Calvin Sexton

Calvin Sexton, age 73 of New Brunswick, New Jersey, departed this life on January 24th, 2026. Calvin was born on December 7th, 1952, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Calvin Gorrell and Viola Gorrell (Curry). After the passing of his father during his early childhood, his mother later remarried Jetro Sexton, who lovingly adopted Calvin and raised him as his own. Calvin was raised in Franklin, New Jersey and graduated from Franklin High School. He devoted over 30 years of dedicated service to Johnson & Johnson working in chemical operations before retiring in 2011, after which he fully embraced the joy of a well-earned retirement. Known and loved throughout his longtime stomping grounds of New Brunswick and Franklin, Calvin built friendships that extended across New Jersey and beyond. He was a friend and mentor to many. Since he was a young boy, Calvin had a deep love for classic cars. He proudly maintained a collection, finding pure joy in their beauty, power, and history. The racetrack was a place where his passion for cars and racing came alive — for over 50 years, he frequented Atco, Englishtown Raceway Park, and other racing facilities, sometimes traveling out of state for high-stakes races. He loved the thrill of competition and “kickin’ the bobo” with his racing buddies. In 2019 his racing group Motown won the Grudge Racer of the Year award. In quieter moments, he found happiness riding his electric bike through scenic locations, tending to his plants, traveling, including his yearly family vacation to Ocean City, MD, taking long rides with his wife to discover new places and restaurants. He also enjoyed listening to music, watching westerns and thrillers, keeping up with politics, cooking, and simply spending meaningful time with family and friends. For more than 40 years, Calvin was a devoted member of a spiritual fellowship that profoundly shaped his life — nurturing his spirituality, providing community, accountability, service, and lifelong friendships that sustained him through every season of life. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh, his “keep it real” advice, his authenticity, and his favorite saying, “No doubt.” Above all, he will be remembered for the love he gave, the life he lived fully, his continuous journey to be a better person and mentoring others to do the same, and the many hearts he touched along the way. Calvin was predeceased by his biological father, Calvin Gorrell; his mother, Viola Sexton; his adoptive father, Jetro Sexton; and his brothers, James Sexton and Randolph Sexton. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife Lana Sexton of New Brunswick, NJ, his son Calvin A. Sexton and wife Yvette Sexton of PA, his daughter Deborah King and husband Jeremy of PA, his daughter Stacey Briggs and husband Michael of GA, his son Anthony Newbill of GA, his daughter Cara Sexton of NJ, his son Paul Sexton and wife, and his daughter Lakeesha Thomas of NJ. He also leaves to mourn him, his grandchildren Danielle, Calvin I, Jeremy, Iyanla, Olivia, Xavier, Jason, Caprice, Trey, Trinity, and Eliza, and great-grandchildren Michael, Jeremy III. His sister-in-law Elizabeth Massey and her long-term partner Anthony Smith, Trey Seawright whom he loved like a son, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, family by fellowship, and friends. Repast to Follow Celebration of Life: Franklin Township Senior Center 505 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873 In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association in Calvin Sexton’s name. ____________________________________________________________________________________ NB Funeral Service is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: NB Calvin Sexton Time: Feb 21, 2026 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84958554066?pwd=Cqo5KNgkW1eMVsXrNJMy5a1G2FOrbf.1 Password: 505731 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,84958554066# or +13052241968,,84958554066# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 305 224 1968 or +1 309 205 3325 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 931 3860 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 360 209 5623 or +1 386 347 5053 or +1 507 473 4847 or +1 564 217 2000 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 689 278 1000 Meeting ID: 849 5855 4066 Find local AT&T Numbers: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcTIurjjfF Password: 505731 _________________________________________________________________________________________

Calvin Sexton

December 7, 1952 - January 24, 2026