Richard Lee Sexton was born August 12, 1956, in Tulsa, to the late William L. and Marjorie M. (Carter) Sexton. He died on Friday, August 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 68 years and 18 days.
Growing up, Richard resided in several towns, as his father followed work with Montgomery Wards, prior to settling in Yukon. After graduating fromYukon High School, Class of 1974, Richard himself spent 10 years working for Montgomery Wards. Later, he worked for the City of Yukon, where he met and later married Karen Lynn (Rees) Sneed, on June 18, 1999, in Las Vegas. For many years, Richard owned and operated Richard’s Mobile Home Service, moving countless mobile homes throughout the state.
In 2008, Richard and Karen moved from Yukon to the Five Lakes Area, south of Sulphur. Being a lake enthusiast, he enjoyed living just minutes from the Arbuckle Lake, which allowed him to spend many hours fishing and boating with family and friends. Richard was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed traveling as often as he could with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; daughter, Melissa Marie Reed of El Reno; two sons, Christopher Emmerton Martin and wife Chrystal of Tuttle, and Michael Anthony Sneed and partner Howard Gusoff of Norriton, PA; as well as four grandchildren, Gabriel and Izabella Reed of El Reno, and Cayleigh and Cooper Martin of Tuttle.
Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at the Hale’s Memorial Chapel, in Sulphur, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr., officiating.
Services are entrusted to Hale’s Funeral Home, of Sulphur. Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.
