Elmer Sexton

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Elmer David Sexton was born 11 Dec 1913 in McKinney, TX.^[1] His parents were Porter H. Sexton and Hattie E. Snowden.^[2]

In 1920, Elmer D, 6, was living in Childress, TX with his parents, Porter, 27, and Hattie E, 26. Also in the household were Nathaniel G, 4, Chalmer R, 2, and Ira L, 1 mo. Elmer was born in TX.^[3]

In 1940, Elmer, 26, was living in Waco, McLennan, TX with his wife, Prudie, 29. Also in the household were step son, Dean Custer, 7 and a lodger, Frank Mosely, 80. His occupation was “operator of a gasoline filling station”. They were renting their house for $15. Prudie was a meat packer. ^[4]

Elmer David Sexton registered for WWII while living in Waco, McLennan, TX. His next of kin was Mr. P.H. Sexton, father. His employer was American National Insurance.^[1]

Elmer D. Sexton died 7 Nov 1999. He was buried in Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan, TX. He shares a tombstone with his wife, Prudie L. His dates are Dec 11, 1913 - Nov 7, 1999. Her dates are 31 Mar 1911-2 Oct 2005.^[5]

Notes

Prudie Leola Sexton's obit as posted on findagrave:

• Prudie Leola Sexton, 94, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, at a local hospital. Services will be at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. $, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum with Dr. Bruce Cresson officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, at BrookView Funeral Home.

Prudie was born in Mart, Texas, to the late Samuel and Willie (Crenshaw) Adams. She valued her independence, enjoyed eating out, had worked at Owens-Illinois, and was a member of Dr. Cresson's Sanctuary Class. Most importantly, Prudie loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Elmer D. Sexton, who passed away Nov. 7, 1999; and her son, Marvin D. Sexton, who passed away March 17, 2000.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Claudia Sexton, of Lorena; granddaughter, Patty Townsend and husband, Bruce, of Lorena; grandson, Sam Sexton and wife, Sharon, of Waco; great-grandchildren, Heather Warren and husband, Bobby; Jarrett and Weston Townsend; sister, Opal Everett, of Waco; Sally and Stephen Sexton; several nieces and nephews; other family members, Sidney and Jerry Belville; Greg Belville and family, and Sherri McDow and family.

Waco Tribune-Herald: 10/3/2005...TF

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} “U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947” ancestry database with images. (search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2238&h=20655810&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=2442: accessed 22 June 2020). Citing The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1361
2. ↑ “U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007” ancestry database (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?
3. ↑ “1920 United States Federal Census”. Ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&dbid=6061&h=105689513&tid=&pid=&usePUB=true&_phsrc=HvO2131&_phstart=successSource: accessed 22 June 2020). Citing Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 24
4. ↑ “1940 United States Federal Census” ancestry database with images. (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?dbid=2442&h=154973337&indiv=try&o_vc=Record:OtherRecord&rhSource=6061: accessed 22 June 2020). Citing Year: 1940; Census Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04099; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 155-14
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 21 April 2021), memorial page for Elmer D Sexton (11 Dec 1913–7 Nov 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 109020175, citing Waco Memorial Park, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by couchpotato (contributor 46553367) .