Virgil and Sandra (Kirkpatrick) Sexton of Ashland will mark their 65th wedding anniversary, also called the Blue Sapphire Anniversary, on March 18th. Virgil and Sandy were married on March 18, 1961 by the Rev. Johnny Jason and have lived in Ashland their entire married life. Virgil was the owner of Sexton Plumbing & Heating until his retirement in December 2003. Sandy's retirement in 2012 from the Ashland County Community Foundation followed years of service as Administrative Assistant at First Presbyterian Church.
The couple have three children: Monty Sexton (Fuquay-Varina, NC), Cindy (Richard) Reninger, and Brett (Jessica) Sexton (both of Charlotte, NC). Their son Lonnie died in infancy. They have three grandchildren—Jared Reninger and twins Cora and Elliott Sexton—all from Charlotte.
Cards and well-wishes may be sent to the couple at 1551 County Road 995, Ashland Ohio 44805.