Frank Robert Sexton

Frank Robert Sexton, 88, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the CarePartners Solace Center. A native of Buncombe County, Frank was a son of the late Charles Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Shetley Sexton. Mr. Sexton is survived by his wife, Jean Carver Sexton; daughter, Barbara Lusk; daughter-in-law, Penny Burnette (Kenneth Fagan); granddaughters, Timerie Podell (Clint), Hilary Rombowski and Stacey Rombowski; sister, Ethel Hyatt, several great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. Sexton served with the US Marine Corps from 1950 - 1952 and spent his career in laundry management. He was associated with National Linen Service, Mission Hospital, Grove Park Inn and the Greenville, SC Hospital System. He loved his country, but first and foremost he loved the Lord and was a member and former deacon at West Asheville Baptist Church. He loved to read, especially the Bible. He cherished his time with his family and was a true example of living his faith. He touched the lives of everyone he met. He enjoyed golf and was a member of the National Laundry Association. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dana Lehto Sexton; daughter, Cheryl Sexton Rombowski; son, C. Randall Burnette; a sister, Evelyn Robinson; and brothers, Lee, Raymond, Perry, Paul, and the Rev. Dr. Ralph H. Sexton, Sr. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at West Asheville Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Stan Welch and the Rev. Matthew Templeton will officiate. Interment with USMC honors will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. His family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The family expresses their appreciation to caregivers, Helen Proffitt, Glenda Payne, and Tanya Burnette, and special recognition to CarePartners Hospice staff for the loving care they provided. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.