In addition to Donnie Baker, Ron Sexton also voiced the characters Kenny Tarmac and Floyd the Trucker, along with a number of celebrity impressions.
INDIANAPOLIS — "The BOB & TOM Show" is paying tribute to one of its most popular voices.
The show posted a four-minute video on social media Monday, recognizing the work of Ron Sexton, who died Friday while on tour in Dayton, Ohio, where he was scheduled to perform as his popular persona, "Donnie Baker."
"Ron Sexton is best known for Donnie Baker but voiced many other characters for our show," the show wrote.
Sexton also voiced the characters Kenny Tarmac and Floyd the Trucker, along with a number of celebrity impressions. The video posted Monday gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at Sexton at work.
Ron Sexton is best known for Donnie Baker but voiced many other characters for our show. If you look through the Donnie Baker playlist on YouTube, you'll see dozens of videos on-air and behind the scenes at the BOB & TOM Show. Whether on stage, on the air, in a promo for a local radio station, in front of a band, or just in conversation, much of what Ron said was improvised. We'd prompt him, and he would come up with something fantastic, usually in one take. We wanted to give you a glimpse of the immense talent we have been privileged to watch for over 20 years, and one we will greatly miss as his friends and coworkers.
Posted by The Bob & Tom Show on Monday, July 24, 2023
Remarkably, the show said much of what Sexton came up with was improvised.
"We'd prompt him, and he would come up with something fantastic, usually in one take," the show wrote.
On Monday's show, comedian Greg Warren joined the show to share his memories of Sexton and his many personas.
Our friend Ron Sexton passed away Friday. He was the voice behind Donnie Baker, Kenny Tarmac, Dr. Phil, Rick, Coach Ralph, The Mannings, Floyd the Trucker and many others. Greg Warren joins us to share some of our favorite memories of Ron.
Posted by The Bob & Tom Show on Monday, July 24, 2023
You can relive some of Donnie Baker's most memorable "BOB & TOM" appearances on the show's YouTube page:
Sexton's family asked his fans for prayers after announcing his passing on the comedian's Facebook page.
"He was Donnie Baker to most of you, but Ron and Dad to us," his family wrote.
In the days after his death, tributes to Sexton continue online from around the entertainment world:
I have no words on the passing of Ron Sexton aka: @DonnieBaker1 so instead here is a podcast we did a few years ago. Maybe it will make you a smile during this sad time 💔
— Kristi Lee (@Kristileenews) July 24, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear this very sad news. Sending my love to his family. RIP Ron Sexton.
— Peter Frampton (@peterframpton) July 22, 2023
We have lost one of my favorite humans of all time.. I laughed at damn near everything this boat sellin, bastard maker said and did.
I was a @bobandtom fan long before I got the incredible opportunity to speak into their microphone.. So meeting Donnie and then Ron Sexton at…
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2023
In a letter shared by the show Monday morning, Dusty Privette, who toured with Baker, shared his personal observations about Sexton and his commitment to his fans.
Dear Bob and Tom,
I wanted to take a moment to share with you the profound admiration I have for Ron Sexton aka Donnie Baker. As his closest friend, I had the privilege of 17 years of shows and a million miles across America. I witnessed firsthand the incredible bond he forged…
— The BOB & TOM Show (@bobandtom) July 24, 2023
"He would spend endless hours after each show, making sure he met every fan who wanted to connect with him. It didn't matter if it took all night; Ron was determined to show his gratitude and reciprocate the love he received," Privette wrote.
