Gary Lynn Sexton

SEXTON, Gary Lynn, passed away on July 10, 2013. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Gary was born in Peoria, Illinois on March 28, 1951 to Henry Sexton and Phyllis Sexton Claudin.
Gary's life will be remembered by his children, Robert Martell and his wife, Michelle of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, daughter, Denise Steffel and her husband Eric of Garland, Texas, daughter, Lisa Williams and her husband Chris of Denton, Texas, and daughter, Carin Thomas of Joplin, Missouri; 2 sisters, Jacqueline (Jackie) A. Gerard of Colorado Springs, CO and Nancy J. Morrell of Peoria, IL. Gary was blessed with 8 grandchildren, Kristen, Alyssa, Zachary, Preston, Hannah, Jakob, Kevin, Joel, and 5 nephews, 2 nieces.
Gary retired in June of 2012 after 40 years in the appliance repair business working with Whirlpool Corporation. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed the outdoors.
Gary was preceded in death by his wife, Teri Sexton; father, Henry Sexton, and step-father, Lowell Claudin.
A graveside service is pending. Arrangements will be available by Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Homes in McKinney, Texas visit their website at www.cwsfuneralhome.com.