I am forever grateful for the bond we shared and I am reminded daily of the things I miss most about you. Couldn't help but wonder yesterday - what it would be like if you were still here. Some days it still just feels so unreal that you are gone, but then the other day I thought wow the next time I see him it will be forever and I will never ever have to say good bye again! And that thought made me smile and I look forward to the day when we will never be apart again. Your friends continue to keep your memory alive and they miss you like we do, and that thrills my heart to know that you were so loved KJ - not by just us, but many.
Oh the pranks and fun we could have had on your big 30, but the memories we shared and stories told about you last night filled my heart with new memories and fun stuff to remember for the days ahead.
You are loved and missed so so much, and it really never gets easier - just bearable.
You made a difference and I love you with all my heart,
Aunt Sherri
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This memorial website was created to remember our dearest Kendell Ray Sexton, Jr also known as JR, KJ, Bubba and son; who was born on October 23, 1980 and passed away on February 10, 2007.
You will live forever in our hearts.
He was the laughter in our hearts, the jokester and prankster in the family. He was very much a family guy who would rather spend time with his family than anyone else. He loved Florida Gator football and wrestling. He had beautiful blue eyes that you never forgot. And we are left here to everyday count the blessing he was to us and to deal with the pain of loosing such a wonderful gift of God to us! I would be lying if I said it was easy, it is not. I don't grieve for him, for he is with his earthly father and his heavenly Father, with out pain and struggles and happy. I grieve for our loss and being left here to learn to live without him and his energy, smile, jokes and smart remarks. Those things that he did and said that made us laugh - that is what we miss so much!
KJ - I miss you so much, but I remember daily those last words I heard you say to me, "I love you" and remember that beautiful smile you had on your face as we stood outside Chucky Cheese and you saw that stamped on your hand was your dad's jersey number and the joy in knowing that he was there with us and how happy that made you. I struggle daily with the fact that we didn't get to tell you goodbye or see you, hug you or touch you one last time - that has been difficult for me. But I rest in the assurance that you my KJ are well, loved and happy and that one day I will get to hold you again and be with you forever.
Continue to let us know that you are with us in spirit and make us smile with those memories of you on the days we need them the most!
Him
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey just begun
life hold so many facets-
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the fears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much!
I love and miss you ever so much KJ!
love, Aunt Sherri
"He Only Took My Hand"
Last night while I was trying to sleep
My nephew’s voice I did hear.
I opened my eyes and looked around.
but he did not appear.....
He said, "
You've got to understand;
God didn't take me from you all,
He only took my hand.
When I called out in pain that morning,
The instant that I died,
He reached down and took my hand,
and pulled me to His side.
He pulled me up and saved me,
From the misery and pain.
My body was hurt so badly.
I could never be the same.
My search is really over now,
I've found happiness within.
All the answers to my empty dreams,
And all that might have been.
I love you all and miss you so,
And I'll always be nearby.
My body's gone forever,
But my spirit will never die!
And, so you must all go on now,
live one day at a time, just understand!
God didn't take me from you,
He only took my hand."
Author Unknown
Latest Memories
| Aunt Sherri |
| Robert England |
I remember one day you met me for lunch in Bessemer at Sante fa and You drove up in the beast a.k.a. the brown tank lol cell phone stuck to your head and you went around to the passenger side and out comes a car seat with this beautiful little girl in it I cant help but think of when your aunt spoke of you the day we said good bye (He was the only single man his age that didn’t care what other people thought) that was your baby niece and that was your heart. You loved her and your family always came first and you didn’t care what people thought Still think its funny we ate country fried steak and gravy and we had to push all the waitresses away from us that day. Love you my friend and I miss you every day. War Eagle And Go Gator’s
| Britneigh |
Today Im overwhelemed with tears..I think of you each and every day but today I woke up this morning in tears bc my dream was so real last night. When we first meet at ruby Tuesdays, I still remember the night as if it were yesterday and we stood outside in the pouring rain for a hour talking about everthing and when you reached down and kissed me for the first time, it was like a scene out a movie. You always remembered I was wearing my yellow jacket that you told me I looked liked a bee in. No one knew you had such a romantic side to you because you never shared it with anyone else but me..so many memories that I have. I remember when you took me out on the back porch and we were looking at the moon and the stars and you told me that you loved me for the first time and you told me that you would give me the moon if you could..then tou brought me back inside and had flowers all over the room for me and into the bathroom and had a bubble bath full of red rose petals and we sat in the bathtub for a hr just talking and sharing moments..I love you Kendell and I will never stop you mena everything to me, I only hope to find someone that can come close to the way that I feel about you.I love you..
| Aunt Sherri |
A year ago tonight, we took you to dinner for your birthday at your favorite place. So much has changed in a year - I never once dreamed a year ago that we would not have you with us today to celebrate your special day. My heart is heavy today, but I rejoice in knowing that you are celebrating with Jesus, your dad, Mamaw & Papaw, Grandma Shirley, and Uncle Bob today!
So we will eat at Red Lobster tonight and release some balloons just like we did for your dad and we celebrate your life and all that you mean to us. Could you let us know that you are with us somehow - a sign - like your dad sent to us that night. Make us smile tonight as we remember all the great times with you and how you made us laugh.
Happy Birthday KJ - you are forever in our hearts!!!!
Love always, Aunt Sherri
So we will eat at Red Lobster tonight and release some balloons just like we did for your dad and we celebrate your life and all that you mean to us. Could you let us know that you are with us somehow - a sign - like your dad sent to us that night. Make us smile tonight as we remember all the great times with you and how you made us laugh.
Happy Birthday KJ - you are forever in our hearts!!!!
Love always, Aunt Sherri
| Britneigh |
Ohh I have so many of you...but one of my favorites is when you took me ice skating for the first time and watching you try to skate around the ring. We both busted our butts a couple of times but you more than me...I remember signing up to take classes and coming to your apartment in my ice skating outfit and you gave me the hardest time about it I can still hear you laughing...oh how I would give anything if you were still here giving me a hard time and making fun of me.. I keep hitting myself for deleting your last voicemail that you left me a week before you passed..but I still call your phone to hear your voice. I miss you and love you more than you could ever imagine. Im just so glad that I got to be your one love because you are mine..I love you....