Bernard Lee Sexton

Bernard Lee Sexton, 86 husband of Shirley Chandler Sexton, passed away peacefully at home on July 26, 2025 after he fought a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Reger Funeral Chapel, Huntington by Pastor Tim Perdue.

He was born on October 28, 1938 in Mt. Gay, WV the son of the late Oren and Dorothy Pullen Sexton. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his sister Barbara Harris, sister in laws and brother in laws: Janet(Ford) Blair and Frances(Terry) Perdue.

In addition to his wife of 63 years he is survived by his son: Keith(Kathi) and daughter: Marianna (Dan), brother Dean(Betty), sister Naomi Goodrich, sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Johnnie Jones. Grandchildren: Natalie(Ryan), Chandler, Jacob(Kenzie) and Blake. Great grandchildren: Nolan Kane , Tayte Allen and McKenna Mae.

He was a devoted husband, dad and grandpa! He was loved by so many extended family and friends.

He was a 1957 graduate of Vinson High School. He is a veteran of the US Army having served in Belgium and France for 6 years and two years in the Army Reserves. He retired as a sergeant with over 22 years with the Huntington Police Department and 8 years with WV State Highway Department.

Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Reger Funeral Home, Huntington.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com