Emory Oliver Sexton (1931 - 1999)

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Uncle Emory had Down's Syndrome. Grandma Sarah Sexton always cut his food finely for him as he never received an adult set of teeth, and had his middle three fingers on his left hand webbed together. You had to know Emory well in order to understand his speech impediment, and at times he would be shy and talk very quietly or tell Grandma what he wanted to say. He loved to play with all forms of toy trucks. His mental capacity was barely school level, but he was a gentle kind man who loved to give hugs as well as be in all pictures. Emory always had his hair well groomed and most often when he knew company was coming, he would put on his Sunday suit and tie and spit shine his shoes. He was very proud of looking his best when company came, and was very happy to see you.