James "Buddy" Sexton, 77, of Alicia passed from this life on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home in Alicia. He was born on December 6, 1944, in Powhatan to Pinky and Lura smith Sexton. Buddy was a farmer during his life. He was of the Christian belief.

In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by longtime girlfriend Nancy Sexton; one brother, Bill Dunnivant; and three sisters, Martha Bentley, Wanda Gambrell, and Juanita March.

He is survived by one daughter, Stacy Moss of the home; one brother, Tony (Annie) Sexton of Bay; one sister, Glenda Wantland of Pocahontas; four grandchildren, Jakob Chamlies, Nolyn Chamlies, Chance Chamlies, and one granddaughter, Hailey Moss; and several great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2022, from 12pm until 2 pm; the funeral will follow immediately at 2 pm at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge, AR. Interment will follow in the Smithville Cemetery in Smithville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jakob Chamlies, Nolyn Chamlies, Chance Chamlies, Bryan Sexton, Greg Moss, and Steve Graddy.

Honorary pallbearer will be Wink Phillips.

Online Registry: coxfhwalnutridge.com