James William Sexton, 72 of Paris, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:45 AM in the Paris Healthcare Center. He was born in Decatur, IL on August 20, 1944 to Carl Edward Mosby and Juanita E. Pisell Mosby. James was a retired truck driver with Underwood Trucking. He was preceded in death by his wife Katrina Ann Fudge Sexton on December 16, 2008, and a brother, Kenny Sexton. He is survived by eight children: Melissa Ann Ricketts (Paul), Jessica Dawn Ramey (Anthony), Katrisha Danielle Stapp (Phil), William Lee Sexton, Christopher Bear Sexton, James Robert Sexton (Deidre), Johnathan Neil Sexton (Makinzee), and Jordan Thomas Edward Sexton (Taylor). Also surviving is his sister, Sally Moore (Richard), and 19 grandchildren. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has been chosen, with private family services at a late date. Arrangements are under the direction of Samaritan Funeral Home, 2425 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47807.