Richard Allen Sexton

Herrin- RICHARD ALLEN SEXTON, age 42, went to be with his Lord at 12:10am on Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home in Herrin. Richard was born in St Louis on May 29, 1967, but spent most of his life in Herrin. He loved life and had many friends. He never met a stranger. Rick had a passion for motorcycles and Nascar races. He worked construction and in his younger years, he was a certified nurses aide. He loved the elderly. Richard is survived by: his sweet daughter- Leslie Ann Sexton, who he called his baby girl Mother and Step-father- Linda and Bill Gray Grandson- Chase Sister- Rachette and Joe Fiorenzi Brother- Donny and Destiny Ogden Sister- Rhonda and Chris Jones Sister- Debbie and Alan Stilley Step-Brother- Mark Sexton Step-sisters- Robin and Jeanne Sexton Step- Brothers- Tommy and Kelly Gray Adopted Father for 9 years- Richard and Wanda Simmons Step-Mom- memaw Lynn Frasier Special cousin- Denny Delaney Aunt and Uncle- Mary Jane and Ken Cooper Aunt and Uncle- Sharon and Don Gaddis Aunt and Uncle- Connie and Dale Conley Aunt and Uncle- Karen and Danny Verga Great Aunt-Katie Neilson Great Uncle- Corky Hopper Aunt- Charlotte Verga His daughters mother and special friend- Chris Sexton Special friends- Steve, John and Joe Many cousins, neices, nephews, and friends Richard was preceded in death by his father- Gary Sexton, his daughter- Kristy Lee Sexton, grandparents- Anita and Charlie Verga, grandparents- Eva and William Sexton, and special uncle- Lester Neilson. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Lee Wallace of Zeigler officiating. Burial will follow at Fountain Church Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be held from 5-9pm on Monday, March 15, 2010 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Fountain Church in Marion. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home 201 S. 13th Street; Herrin, IL 62948. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com