James W. R Sexton

James W. Sexton, 73, widower of Claudette Riegel Sexton, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Jackie Sexton Gomez and husband, Alberto and Mollie “Nickie” Sexton Harrison and husband, Bill; three grandchildren, Christopher Sexton, Jason Sexton and friend, Crystal and James “Mason” Sexton; four great-grandchildren, Ameerah, Christian, Jadyn and Camryn Sexton; two step-grandsons, Tony and Alberto Vazquez; a brother, Bobby Sexton; three sisters, Phronsie Miles, Ardney Moore and Eliza Robinson and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Sexton was preceded in death by a daughter, Amy Sexton and a son, Nathan “Nat” Sexton. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia where the funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 27. Interment will follow at Emporia Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff and caregivers that work with Hospice of Virginia and Southside Regional Home Health for the comfort and care that was shown to Mr. Sexton. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave, Suite 100, Richmond, Virginia 23226.