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Pastor Clarence Sexton has Passed Away



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I was saddened to learn of Pastor Clarence Sexton's passing yesterday. He was a beloved figure in the Knoxville community and beyond, serving as the pastor of Temple Baptist Church, and president of Crown College.

The family has put out the following statement:

Our beloved Pastor’s faith has now become sight. He is in heaven in the arms of his Saviour. Our church family has been wonderful over the last several months by showing your concern for us, praying for us, encouraging us, and expressing your love to us. We respectfully ask that you would give Mrs. Sexton and the family the time they need to process and grieve their loss before you reach out with compassion and understanding. Pastor Sexton loved the families of the church, college, and academy. He could not wait to get back to see everyone, and though we prayed for his healing on earth, God has chosen to provide his healing in heaven. God’s ways are above our ways, and though our hearts are hurting, we choose to believe that God is still good. The family is grateful that he is in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ where there is no sickness or sorrow. Funeral arrangements will be made in the coming days and we will keep you updated. There is no way that we can adequately express our thanks for your love and prayers at this time. God is with us, and we trust Him to help us in the days to come. -The Sexton Family




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Being in Athens, TN our church has a number of young adults that go to Crown and our pastor was a friend of Pastor Sexton. We have been closely watching and praying over his condition from the beginning. While not unexpected, it still brought a great amount of sadness within our church.

But this is where the blessing of our hope comes in. Pastor Sexton is suffering no more and this year he gets to spend Christmas in the physical presence of Jesus Christ Himself. There is a great deal of comfort to be taken from that thought.

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On 12/15/2023 at 1:00 AM, HappyChristian said:

Until he started Crown College, he came to our church and preached often. I always enjoyed his preaching.

I remember that. I was at Bible College when he first started Crown

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Does anyone know what he passed of? I recall hearing him many times as a teen at preaching conference and also remember hearing him in college 

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On 1/2/2024 at 1:00 AM, CatahoulaMom said:

Does anyone know what he passed of? I recall hearing him many times as a teen at preaching conference and also remember hearing him in college 

Clarence Sexton dealt with some health issues in the months before he passed away, being in (I heard) 5 different hospitals. Sadly, on December 12, he couldn't overcome them. His family posted on social media but did not say what those health issues were.

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Dr Sexton passed do to complications from a brain injury which he suffered back in August of last year in a fall, although doctors didnt catch the injury for several months. This is according to his wife Evelyn. 

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13 hours ago, Timtruck said:

Dr Sexton passed do to complications from a brain injury which he suffered back in August of last year in a fall, although doctors didnt catch the injury for several months. This is according to his wife Evelyn. 

Thank you for the update 

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