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- Talmon Sexton, 69, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord; his son, Dwayne; and many other family members already in Heaven; on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.
Talmon was born on September 28, 1941 to the late Willard and Sarah Harness Sexton in Robbins, TN. He was a loving husband, great dad and wonderful friend, "Talmon" - The King's Servant, was truly a gift from God to many people. He was a friend to all who met him, selfless in all aspects of life, he always put others first. Talmon was a very humble man and demonstrated it daily. He was retired from Eastman Chemical after 31 years of Service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dwayne Sexton; two sisters, Brenda Gail Sexton and an infant babygirl Sexton.
Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Mary Sue Sexton of the home; three sons, James Dean Sexton, Talmon David Sexton, Jason Darrell Sexton & wife, Lindsay, all of Kingsport; nine grandchildren, Talmon Dwayne Sexton II, Jacob Tyler Sexton, Lauren Brooke Sexton, Corey Dylan Sexton, Thomas Dalton Sexton, Trevor Darrell Sexton, Tyler Norris, Josh Hall and Briley Hall; three sisters, Rosie Marlow & husband, Don, Beulah Huffman and Cinda Jeffers & husband, James, all of Huntsville, TN; three brothers, Hollis Sexton & wife, Ellen Cathalean of Robbins, TN, Kenneth Sexton of Oneida, TN and Bobby Sexton & wife, Willa of Robbins, TN; father in law & mother in law, Rev. Jim and Juanita Hoskins; special brothers in law, Ronnie, Steve, and Phil Hoskins; and a host of nieces, nephews, and family friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 pm on Saturday, July 10, 2011 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 8 pm with Dr. Phil Hoskins and Dr. Shannon Salyer, officiating.
A visitation will be held from 5 - 8 pm on Monday, July 11, 2011 at Four Oaks Funeral Homes in Huntsville TN.
Graveside services will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at Smithers (Moffitt) Cemetery, Robbins, TN. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
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