Rickey D. Sexton

Rickey D. Sexton, 62, of Bradley, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born November 2, 1961, in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Dewey and Jeanette (Harper) Sexton. On June 14, 1980, he married Glenna C. Wilson in Park City, Kentucky. He was a full-time minister since 1987 and was an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God. Rick was Senior Pastor at Church of God Worship Center since December 2001. Rick was known as everyone’s Best Friend; he never truly met a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and his beloved pup, Baxter. He enjoyed collecting things, such as leather bags and watches; he always needed more than one. All day and all night you could hear Southern Gospel music coming from wherever he was, it was his favorite. Rick liked gadgets and being up on the new trends. Whenever he loved anything, he wanted to share it with everyone he knew so they could experience it as well. He is survived by his loving wife, Glenna C. Sexton of Bradley; his two sons, Marc (Tameeka) Sexton of Kankakee and Jared (Samantha) Sexton of Kankakee; grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Harper, Michael, Virginia, Bennett, and Grayson; brother, Claude (Betty) Sexton of Hodgkins; as well as several nieces and nephews. Rick is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Donna Stallings and Brenda Madoni; and nephew, Scott Chapman. Visitation will be held Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Church of God Worship Center, Bourbonnais from 3 p.m. until the funeral service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jay Boyd and Bishop David Kemp officiating. Burial will be held on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.