Ralph A. Sexton Jr, 68, of  Clinton peacefully passed away on March 10 in Winnabow, NC surrounded by family and his cherished dog Gabby, after a difficult battle with lung cancer. Ralph was born on August 28, 1953 to Ralph Sr. and Clara Sexton in the town of Verona and graduated from VVS high school in 1972.  Ralph worked in the photography industry for over 40 years. He was passionate about fishing, cooking, camping, gardening, and all things nature.

In 1984, Ralph met his beloved wife Sandy on a blind date. Ralph and Sandy blended their five children lovingly.  After retirement from his photography business, Ralph went on to become the fly fishing expert for Bass Pro Shop in Utica. Ralph was predeceased by his parents, brother-in-law Winfield Zeller, and his beloved grandson, Alexander Rozbora.  He is survived by his wife Sandra Sexton, sons Jeremy Sexton (Erik Moffitt) and Frank (Mary) Sexton, daughters Kristen (Steve) Rozbora, Julie (David) Grosse, and Traci Grady, sisters June Zeller, Carol Sexton, and Sarah (Neal) Carrier.  He had nine beautiful grandchildren, Alexander, Broderic, Katherine, Allison, Madilynne, Robbie Ralph, Derek, Connor, and Cetta. Ralph also left behind several nieces, nephews, great friends, and step-grandsons Dennis Basler and Andrew Grosse. A local celebration of Ralph's life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice.