Ben Sexton Sr.

August 20, 1939 - May 15, 2020

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North East, MD 21901

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Ben Sexton Sr. (Pop) of Perryville, Md, age 80, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, May 15, 2020. Ben was born on August 20, 1939 in Princeton, WV to the late Lester Felix Sexton and Etta (Wagner) Sexton.

Ben was a brick mason for 46 years. He loved rock and tuna fishing, turkey shoots, bowling, watching sports and Nascar racing. He was a huge fan of the New York Giants and Yankees. Ben loved his family, was a hard-working family man and would always end a phone call or a visit with “I love you”. He will also be remembered for his sayings such as “I’ll give you a quarter if you scratch my back”….if this were true we’d all be rich, or “I’ll dance barefoot at your wedding if you……” and he has been known to have to do just that.

Ben is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ruth Sexton (Graybeal); daughter, Debra Crane (Joe); son, Ben Sexton Jr. (Donna); son, Gregory Alan Sexton (Beth); daughter, Tammi Marlene Shumate (Gary); 18 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ben is preceded in death by his daughter, Carolyn Marie Moore; son, Ronald Lester Sexton; and great granddaughter, Bridgett Crane.

A celebration of Ben’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 South Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911. Family and friends may begin to visit at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Interment to follow at North East Cemetery, in North East, MD.

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So sorry for your loss. Ben was a great person. Sorry we can not be there for you and the family today but you are in our prayers

Ben you were one of my favorite uncles and recently have gotten to talk with you a few times and so glad I did. The family will truly miss you because you were so loved and such a good person to be around. You always kept us laughing. Sis you have also been a very good wife and really took excellent care of him. Love you all

Ruth Ann, we are so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. He is in a better place now, without pain and suffering. May your memories of him and the years you shared comfort you and give you peace. Your friend, Doris Stamey of North East, MD, and Pamela Stamey Inskeep and John A. Inskeep of New Castle, DE

I was told growing up that thunder was the angels bowling! My grandfather is up there with ya, his name is John and he loves to bowl too. I loved going to the alley with him and you. Find him, say hello and play a few frames with him. ~ Yakety Yak

Ruth so sorry to hear about he was sick for along time.praying for you and the family.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.