Juan Sexton

August 2, 1950 - October 22, 2021

Juan Curtis Sexton, 71, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Juan was born August 2, 1950, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Arthur Curtis and Cleo Kathryn Watson Sexton. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Geology from Kansas State University. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity & a lifelong K-State fan. Juan met fellow K-State student, Karen Francis while at a party in Topeka. He won a coin flip with a friend over who would approach her. This lucky result eventually led down the aisle. Juan & Karen were married on June 1, 1974, in Garden City, Kansas. This summer they celebrated 47 years of marriage. Juan and Karen had many adventures involving first their motorcycles then later transitioning to electric bikes. Juan enjoyed a number of hobbies. He made wine and one of his favorite homemade vintages he dubbed “Skeeter Pee”. He enjoyed spinning fibers to make yarn & knitting. After Juan’s family was properly outfitted, he donated his knitting projects to the Stormont Vail Cancer Center. Juan worked as a Consulting Geologist for Barnett, Stuart and Dow for 17 years, then moved onto work for Tank Management Services, and finally retired from the State of Kansas in Environmental Geology. Juan loved his family, friends, and particularly his grandchildren. His support was enthusiastic and endless. As a member of Topeka First United Methodist Church, he volunteered with Moving Ahead & was described as “a Warrior for Justice.” Juan also volunteered at Stormont Vail in various capacities. He would sit with patients so they wouldn’t be alone in their final moments. Juan himself was surrounded by his wife and sons at the end. Juan’s humor, kindness, and zest for life will be missed, but his spirit & shared treasured memories will live on in those who knew and loved him. Juan is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Scott W. Sexton (Wendy), James A. Sexton (Brook) and Ian C. Sexton (Arianna Punzalan); grandchildren, Drake and Alexandra “Allie” Sexton, Taylar Williams, Elise Cartolano, Ahryis, Jamie and Kai Sexton; and brother, Barnie Sexton (Mary Ann). He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Keith Sexton. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, November 5th, at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka KS 66603. Inurnment at a later date will be in Rochester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Equality Coalition of Topeka, Inc. and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.