Mendel M. Sexton, 65, of Columbia, KY passed from this life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at the Medical Center of Franklin in Franklin, KY. He was born September 3, 1960 in Louisville, KY to the late James Howard and Mary Rosaline Reece Sexton.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Brandon “Bubba” Sexton on February 15, 2026.
Mendel professed his faith in Christ and was baptized in 1974 and attended Columbia Christian Church. He was a businessman owning and operating Russell County Kwik Lube and a partner in Adair County Kwik Lube. He was an avid U.K. and Adair County Sports fan and was proud of the many softball teams that he had the honor of mentoring and coaching over the years. He was a member of Columbia Lodge #96 and a former firefighter with Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department.
Mendel was witty, caring, loved traveling, making memories with his family and friends and when at home spoiling his fur babies, Hamilton, Smokie, Pope and Butch. Above all, Mendel loved the Lord and served him daily.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: LaGene Stephens Sexton of Columbia
3 children: Bradley Sexton (Nikki) of Laurel, Maryland, Meridith Lee (Jordan) of Columbia and Jessica Sexton of Columbia
3 siblings: Mark Sexton (Alison) of Bowling Green, Sonja Reeder (Perry) and Bruce Sexton (Shannon) of Columbia
4 grandchildren: Kallen Sexton, Treyton Gist (Katelyn), Austin Gist and Corbin Lee
1 great-grandchild: Reed Gist (& expecting the 2nd great-grandchild in September)
Several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Martin and Bro. John Davis officiating
Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Saturday
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the WHAS Crusade for Children, the Adair County Animal Shelter or Gideon Bibles.
Casket Bearers: Kallen Sexton, Austin Gist, Treyton Gist, Tyler McKinney, Lee Stephens, and Trey Stephens
Honorary: His Russell County Kwik Lube Crew - Jonathan McBeath, Harry Stapleton, Nick Blankenship, Josh Chu, Brysen Hodge, Mike Russell, Cody Vest, Blake Flatt, Jared Stephens, David Johnson, and Joe Peters
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
