John "Sparky" Benjamin Sexton
Died: Mar 8, 2013
John Benjamin Sexton “Sparky”, age 53, of Great Meadows, NJ formerly of Hackettstown died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. John was born May 20, 1959 in Dover, NJ. He is the son of John Joseph and the late Anna Marie (Bencivengo) Sexton. He was married to Barbara (Widner) Sexton for the past 22 years.
He served in the US Army from 1977 to 2002 upon his retirement from the military he became a subcontractor for the Army.
John was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Hackettstown, NJ and Apple Mountain Golf Club, Oxford, NJ. John was an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed playing golf.
He is survived by his wife: Barbara (Widner) Sexton, his 2 daughters; Tara Sexton, Carrie Faith and husband James, 1 son; Steven Widner and wife Jayna ; his father John Joseph Sexton; 3 brothers; Christopher J. Sexton and wife Lauren, Eric G. Sexton, Shane E. Sexton, 1 sister; Roseanne and husband Michael DiRenzo; 8 grandchildren; Jolina Wallace, Shane Faith, Evan, Jaycee, Sandy, and Cassie Widner.
A military service will be held 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13 at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Cremation was private.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
Condolences:
Tara sexton
#11
March 17th, 2013 11:57 pm
Daddy, iv tried writing this so many times and just cant.. Im lost inside with out you daddy. You taught me everything i know about life. U were always my best friend . I looked up to you my whole life.. I cant believe you are gone. I cant except it. This past year we had our ups and downs but i know im ur little girl. Jolina has learned so much from u daddy and i cant thank u enough. Im just lost now daddy, i love u
Douglas & Colette Sands
#10
March 14th, 2013 7:57 am
Barb, Chris and Lauren, our hearts go out to you and your entire family. We wished their was something we could do or say to take your pain away. Sparky was a stand up class act, and he will be so missed. I remember being a kid and looking up to him. He always knew what to do and say, no matter the situation. I loved him from the start and even though we were not blood related, he will always be my older brother. Chris the same goes for you, we have all had so many good times. I can't believe he's gone, it doesn't even seem possible. We are here if you need anything, and I would love to bring the girls this summer and see you guys. Don't be strangers, you will always be my family. We love you all dearly and you are all forever in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. Take good care of each other, it is what Spark would have wanted.
Andy Rasums & Diane Wills
#9
March 13th, 2013 11:40 am
Barbara: Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.
"It's the little things, the small, everyday occurences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you can never recover from your loss, it is these very memories that will help push the pain away and bring back the smiles."
Theresa Washkewicz
#8
March 13th, 2013 5:56 am
Barbara, My heart goes out to you and your family. May you find peace knowing John is now with our Savior in Heaven. God Bless you and your family.
Tom & Mary Pizza
#7
March 12th, 2013 6:15 pm
Barbara & Family ~ Please accept our deepest and sincere sympathy. Know that John "Sparky" is safely within God's care. May you find Peace to soothe you, Grace to hold you and Love to comfort you. May loving memories help soften your days.
Rosa Crispin
#6
March 11th, 2013 1:07 pm
Barbara: My sincerelly condolence in this hard time for you and your family. God bless you
To the family of "Sparky"
#5
March 9th, 2013 6:00 pm
I have had the pleasure over the past 5 or so years to know your husband, father and friend through playing golf in the Wednesday night golf league with him. I was shocked when I head the news and can only say how sorry I am for you all. I know you will all continue to remember all the good times you have had together in the short time he was with us. Those times will bring the smiles back to your faces. I know we will all miss him on the golf course on Wednesday afternoons.
Jim W.
Barry & Barbara Maloney
#4
March 9th, 2013 2:26 pm
SFC John B. Sexton( retired) Sparky,
I know that you will be truly missed your friendship ,work ethic,hunting and fishing adventures.You will be missed by all those who had the pleasure of knowing you, the life of the party, your positve attidue.All of your hunting and fishing stories,our adventures and trips in the National guard and all stories with them.I know where ever you are you are setting new goals and rules according to Sparky. Barbara and my condollences to the family. Good hunting Buddy save Me,Ev, and Mike a great spot. Barry
JOHN & LOUISE DIMICELI
#3
March 9th, 2013 12:55 pm
WE DID HAVE SOME GOOD TIMES AND SOME NOT SO MUCH. WE WILL KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS. PLEASE STOP TO VIST, IT WAS SPARKY THAT GOT US HERE.
Sparky
#2
March 9th, 2013 6:37 am
Hello I'm Corie Koba married to Jimmy. Pauls Kids.
He called us yesterday with the awful news of his good, old dear friend Sparky.. he's sad and upset, he's so far away he can't comfort you all at this difficult time. I met sparky through the 20 years of being part of the koba klan. Jimmy's sad too. He was telling me stories about their hunting days. Jimmy says dad, him and sparky had great times! and this morning he told me that your sparky fell like 30 feet out of his tree stand. Jimmy said he just got up brushed off and climbed back up! Back in the good old hunting days(still don't know their hunting lingo) he will be terribly missed by dad and Limmy my heart goes out to all of you.
Carrie Sexton Faith, Shane, and James Faith
#1
March 8th, 2013 5:31 pm
Dear Daddy and Grandpa Spark,
We cannot believe you are gone!
I hope you know how much I did love you and as your oldest daughter I will make sure Shane knows how much you loved us. This is so awful and I will make sure to get along better with my sister as I know that is all you wanted. I am so sorry and please forgive me. I love you Daddy, more than you know! Only the good die young! Hooah! I am truly sorry and could not be more proud to be your daughter. We always had goodtimes and I know you did your best for me. I will always do my best to make you proud!
To my family: I am very sorry for our loss and I love you all, please call me/us if anyone needs anything!
Love Always,
Carrie, James, and Shane
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