Leon Gray Sexton, 88, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Leon was born on August 5, 1926 in Jamesville, NC. He graduated from East Carolina University and then moved to Raleigh to begin his career as an educator. Leon was a caring teacher, guidance counselor, and coach at Hugh Morson, Enloe High School, and Cary High School. He is still remembered today by many of the wonderful students that he mentored throughout his 36 years in the teaching profession.

Leon was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Becky Ainsley Sexton, by his parents William Sexton and Virginia Modlin Sexton, and by his brother William "Bill" Sexton. He is survived by his two daughters Susan Sexton Hoffman and husband Mark, and Sherry Sexton Warren and husband Miller; grandsons Bradley and Christopher Hoffman; and sister Shirley Pinner.

Services will be private. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday July 6th from 5:00-7:00 pm at Montlawn Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made in memory of Leon to Longview Baptist Church, 2308 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604.

Arrangements are by Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, N.C. Memories and condolences may be made to www.montlawn.com