Robert “Bob” Sexton
Born on June 12, 1991 in Cocoa Beach, FloridaDeparted on April 16, 2021, in Melbourne, Florida
Short of his 30th birthday, Robert “Bob” Sexton, born June 12, 1991, passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in his hometown, Melbourne, Florida. Robert attended Roy Allen Elementary, Florida Air Academy, and Melbourne High School, graduating in 2009. He went on to attend Brevard Community College.
In his early years, Robert participated in Scouts, science fairs, Odyssey of the Mind, and the high school swim team- none of which he was particularly passionate about. Rather, he favored the outdoors, laughing with friends, and extreme sports- like rock climbing, four-wheeling, and paintballing with his dad. He worked many summers as a City of Melbourne lifeguard.
As a young adult, Robert figured out his skills far extended beyond Legos and K’nex. He was a good, driven doer and fixer- and his tool collection showed for it. Whether it was a roof in need of a repair, clogged boat engine or other project, Robert enjoyed working on it. More recently, he started a career that allowed him to not only use all of his skills, but expand them. He was a true craftsman.
Of late, Robert spent some of his free time renovating an old Eau Gallie home in which he intended to move into this summer. The to-do list was regularly outside his trained abilities, but Robert leaned-in and figured it out with the help from family and close friends.
In his spare time, Robert enjoyed spending time with family and kicking-back with friends, watching movies, attending concerts, and listening to music of all types. He also had a green thumb and was drawn to succulents. Robert was particularly tickled when he would find air plants growing on land that was going to be developed; knowing the air plants would be destroyed, he would relocate the plants or gift them.
He is survived by his parents, Michael and Karen Sexton, and sister, Samantha; paternal grandparents, Robert and Patsy Sexton; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. All of these, he loved. His four-legged son, Ford, will forever be his best friend. 
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, 1010 Palmetto Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901. Visitors will be asked to comply with CDC guidelines and masking policies.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites guests and loved ones to make a contribution to Lake Aurora Christian Camp & Retreat Center in Lake Wales, Florida. Contributions can be made online or by check. If donating online, visit the donation website, click “Yes, I would like to restrict where my gift is used,” click “Other-specify in comments,” and enter “In memory of Robert Sexton” in the comment field.
If donating by check, contributions should be mailed to:
Lake Aurora Christian Camp
237 Golden Bough Road
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Please include “In memory of Robert Sexton” on the check’s memo line.
