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Memorial for Ronald W. Sexton
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Born in Korea, KY on Nov. 7, 1937
Departed on Aug. 27, 2013 and resided in Tipp City, OH.
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| Visitation: |
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2013
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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| Special Military Service: |
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2013
6:30 pm
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| Celebration of Life: |
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2013
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Ronald W. Sexton
Ronald W. Sexton, age 75, of Tipp City, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on November 7, 1937 in Korea, Kentucky, son of the late James Sexton and Maggie (Osbourn) Sexton McGuire Creech.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Joanne (Macy) Sexton; son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Nancy Macy of Casstown, Ohio; three grandchildren, Kaytee Jo Macy, Michelle (Michael) Watkins, and Frank Watkins; three great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Faye, Ayden, and Nicholas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Shirley Sexton, and Roy and Daisy Sexton all of Kentucky; three sisters, Nina Dagg of Dayton, Ohio, Ina Sexton of Kentucky, and Jesse of Newark, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Sexton was preceded in death by one brother, James W. Sexton; and two brothers-in-law, Earl Jones and Jim Dagg.
He was the owner of American Forestry Service and O.M. Logging for over 40 years. He was an ISA Certified Arborist, a member of the Ohio Chapter ISA, the American Chestnut Foundation, and an avid gardener. He served in the US Army 101st Airborne Division. He was the Past Commander of the VFW Post No. 5436, Past Captain of the Memorial Tribute Honor Guard, Tri-Village Honor Guard, Past Commander of the AmVets Post No. 88, Troy, and a Life Member of the NRA. He loved fishing, hunting and walking in the woods. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
A visitation will be held from 4:00PM to 6:30PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, with special military ceremony at 6:30PM followed by memorial honors at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will take place at the VFW Post No. 5436 immediately following the honors.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Hospice of Miami County and all the nurses at Miami Valley Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.
Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.
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