Charlie Howard Sutton

December 16, 2017

Charlie Howard Sutton, age 91, of Molino, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, December 16, 2017.

He was born July 10, 1926 in Clio, Alabama to the late Ezra and Mattie Sutton.

Charlie graduated from Pensacola Adult High School in 1965, he worked for Noonan Construction Company for 27 years, went on to work 12 years for Chadbourne Construction Company, ultimately retiring as Superintendant of Construction in 1990. He was one of the first ever Certified Concrete Specialists, a skill that called him to work on airports and roadways across the southeast.

Charlie was a proud member of Highland Baptist Church for 65 years, where he taught 12 year-old boys Sunday school and served many terms on the board of deacons. A favorite scripture of his was Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful then how you live, not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity.” He also served on the Molino Water Board and the Molino Volunteer Fire Department. In his limited down time and into his retirement Charlie enjoyed working in his yard, tending to the catfish pond he cultivated against the odds, gardening and fishing. His most prized accomplishment is his devoted family.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Lillian McKnight Sutton and his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children Donald H. (Mary) Sutton of El Rancho Mirage, Ca., Ron (Margie) Sutton of Troy, Al. and Glenda Sutton Herring; grandchildren Daron (Carol) Sutton of Scottsdale, Az., Staci (Tim) Bina of Laguna Beach, Ca., Nathan (Lauren) Herring of Rochester, NY., Debbie (Mark) Wells of Helena, Al., Tammi (Brent) Watson of Anthem, Az., and Jackie Sutton; a heavenly host of 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, church family and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, December 18, 2017, from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral service begins at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church, 6240 County Highway 95A, Molino Fl. 32577. Interment will follow at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery in Molino, Fl. Rev. Brian Calhoun will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Robert Kennedy, Donnie Nicholson, Jason Chaney, Tyler Barry, Doug Gardener and Jackie McCaskill. Honorary Pallbearers are Charles Purvis, Harold Holder, Charles Barton, Jack Hodge, Duke Carraway, Bob Miller and Wayne Blackmon.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Charlie’s name to the Lillian Sutton Library at Highland Baptist Church, or to the Highland Baptist Church Cemetery fund.

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7 Responses to “Charlie Howard Sutton”

  1. Susan Rials on December 23rd, 2017 10:59 pm

    Mr. Sutton was admired and respected by those who knew him. He was a fine gentleman. Prayers for the family.

  2. Travis Storey on December 20th, 2017 10:01 pm

    Sorry to hear for the families loss, I worked for Mr. Sutton in 1974 summer at Nonnan Const. He was very nice to me. I’ll never forget him.

  3. Mike Spinks on December 18th, 2017 5:15 pm

    Don, Ron, and Glenda,
    May God’s love, peace, and grace be with each of you and your families at this time.
    You are certainly in our prayers. He was a wonderful man!

    Love and prayers,
    Janie and Mike Spinks

  4. david lamb on December 17th, 2017 5:46 pm

    Don, Ronnie and Glenda
    Sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad had 91 long years thru some hard times. My dad is 2 years younger.
    God Bless your family in this time
    Fellow classmate and friend
    David Lamb

  5. Sharon (Mason) Rule on December 17th, 2017 4:58 pm

    So sorry for the loss of Mr. Sutton. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Blessings and love, Sharon (Mason) Rule and Erick Rule

  6. Burnie Silcox on December 17th, 2017 4:45 pm

    I know everyone in Molino Area knew Mr. Sutton. His voice will be missed.Prayers & Blessings to his Family.

  7. Ronnie (Bill) Ousley on December 17th, 2017 8:10 am

    R.I.P. Mr. Sutton. I’ve known him since 1954. God Bless!

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