Joel L. Sexton

Joel Lynn Sexton, 67, of Gallimore Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Central United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Sexton was born October 7, 1955, in Davidson County to the late William Harold “Bill” Sexton and the late Joanne Davis Pope. He was a graduate of Denton High School “Class of 1973” and was of the Methodist faith. Being an avid outdoorsman, Joel loved farming, cattle, hunting, and horses. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughters. In addition to his parents, Joel was also preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Sexton.

He is survived by his daughters, Crystal Sexton and Allison Sexton both of Denton; sister-in-law, Denise Sexton of Denton; nephew, Brian Sexton (Michelle) of Greensboro.

The family will receive friends on Friday, May 12th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.

Memorials can be made to the Denton High School Class of 1973.