William P. Sexton
May 3, 1943 ~ December 8, 2015
William P. Sexton, 72, of Greenville passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1 PM at Young Funeral Home. Burial will be in Smithgrove Cemetery with military honors by V.F.W. Post #1377. Friends may call Saturday, December 12, 2015 after 11 AM at the funeral home. Bill was born May 3, 1943 in Staunton, IL He married Bonnie Russell on August 2, 1980 in Newville, PA. Bill graduated from Mulberry Grove High School. He answered his country's call and joined the United States Air Force serving in Viet Nam as a Staff Seargant where he received multiple medals and commendations He was honorably discharged in 1970. He worked for Carlisle Syntec Systems and retired after over 20 years. He enjoyed bowling, and playing softball. He also loved his two precious dogs He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Greenville, his foster mother Elnoma Zucksworth, his children David Dunn of Pocahontas, IL, Christine (Keith) Crooks of Powell, OH, and William H.P. Sexton of Belleville, IL. His brothers Larry Zuckworth of Maryville, IL and Kevin Scoggins of Carrollton, IL. His sisters Ruth Ann (Warner) Embly of Brighton, IL, and Mary Zucksworth of Maryville, IL. His is also survived by his grandchildren, Derrick Dunn, Kortnie Dunn, Holly Jo Dunn, Andrew Crooks, Maria Crooks, Jaimie Sexton, and M.J. Sexton along with his beloved dogs Bubba & Spud. He was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Warner, and two brothers Rick Sexton and Jim Sexton. dogs Memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Baptist Church or Disabled Veterans of America.
Service:
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 1 PM
Young Funeral Home
Visitation:
Saturday, December 12, 2015 after 11AM
Young Funeral Home
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So sorry to hear this sad news. Our condolences to his family. "Class of '61"
Bonnie, We are sorry to hear that Bill has passed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Sorry to hear of Bill's death. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Dear Bonnie, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I always enjoyed working with you and Bill. God Bless! Denise
So very sorry for your lost. Loosing a loved in death is never easy, that's why we agree with what 1Cor 15:26 says that, "death is an enemy." An enemy that robs us of our loved ones, and takes away our joy of life leaving a void that is difficult to fill. But we take great comfort in knowing that death will not rule forever, for that same scripture goes on to say that, "death will be brought to nothing." This is made possible by our loving father Jehovah God who sent his son Jesus so that his precious, righteous blood, can serve as a ransom for all mankind. God's purpose includes a resurrection for all who have died in a paradise earth. May this bring comfort and peace to you.