James Byron Sexton

Friends are invited to visit at the funeral home on Saturday October 10th from 2pm - 4pm. 

A funeral procession will form at the funeral home on Sunday October 11th at 10am. A funeral service will take place at Flatbush Reformed Church, 1844 NY 32 in Saugerties, at 11am.

James "Jim" Byron Sexton, 66, of Glasco, New York, passed away peacefully at WMC Valhalla Campus on Sunday, October 4, 2026, after a stroke resulting from a brain tumor.

Born January 11, 1960, in New Rochelle, New York, Jim was the son of Dorothy and Mark Smith. He was also raised by his Aunt Dottie.

Jim attended schools in North Tarrytown, NY.Jim attended schools in North Tarrytown, NY and is a graduate of Denver Automotive and Diesel College in Colorado. After his military service, he worked in various auto mechanic shops in Westchester County before moving to Kingston, NY in 1990 with his wife Laura. They moved to Glasco, NY in 1997.

Over the years, Jim worked at various Ford Dealerships including T&T Ford (Rhinebeck), Crossroads Ford (Ravena), and R.C. Lacy Ford (Catskill). He then worked for UCAT prior to becoming an Automotive Facilities Inspector for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, later rising to the Senior level.

Jim loved being with his family and the time he spent as a volunteer with the Rip Van Winkle Council BSA and as a Deacon at Flatbush Reformed Church. As his health permitted, he volunteered briefly with the Glasco Fire Department.

He was an avid hockey fan, his favorite team being the NY Islanders, and favorite player Billy Smith.

Most of all, he will be remembered as an incredibly dedicated, faithful, and loving husband, father, and friend who never hesitated to help anyone in need.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Laura, and his beloved son, Luke.

Jim is also survived by his three brothers, Mark (Sally) Smith of Middlesboro, KY; Stephen (Marie) Smith of Washingtonville, NY; and Charles (Maggie) Smith of Wilmington, NC. And a sister, Joanne (John) Fisher of Clayton, NC. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Franklin (Mary Beth) Rauhofer of Dobbs Ferry, NY; his wife's devoted aunt, Bianca Capuano (Glasco, NY); and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Flatbush Reformed Church, P.O. Box 693, Lake Katrine, NY 12449-0693

Offer your condelences for James and his family online at www.buonofuneralservice.com.