Howard James Sexton, Sr. passed away at his home In Aberdeen on Wednesday, September 18. He was 78.

Born in Havre de Grace, MD he was the son of the late Charles E. and Annie M. (Spurlin) Sexton and husband of the late Betty (Ashford) Sexton.

A carpenter, millwright and commercial fisherman, Mr. Sexton enjoyed playing cards, gardening, hunting, fishing and crabbing and was an active member of Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church

He is survived by his children, Howard Sexton, Jr. and his wife Teresa of Havre de Grace, Jennifer Sexton of Aberdeen and Estella Parker of Gulf Port, Miss.; his grandson, Nathanael Phillips and his brothers, Carl Sexton of Aberdeen, James Sexton of McKenney, VA and Dennis Sexton of Dewitt, VA. In addition to his parents and wife he was predeceased by his siblings, Charles and Shelby.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 24 from 4pm-7pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home where a funeral service will begin at 7:00pm. Interment will be 10:00am on Wednesday, September 25 at Harford Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the family to help with funeral cost.

Howard James Sexton, Sr.

September 11, 1946 - September 18, 2024

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