R. Ward Sutton
March 17, 1940 ~ February 24, 2015
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R. Ward Sutton, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Born March 17, 1940 in Pitt County, NC, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Sutton and the late Hattie Mae Griffin Sutton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sue Ann Lupton Sutton; an infant daughter, Lisa Jane Sutton; and a brother, Davis Lee "Bud" Sutton.
A 1958 graduate of Winterville High School, Ward was a Licensed Funeral Director for over 50 years. He owned and operated R. Ward Sutton Cemetery Services for many years until his passing. A longtime member of the The Church of the Good Shepherd in Rocky Mount, he was past president of the Rocky Mount Jaycees, past president of the Rocky Mount Rotary Club, he was a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, a member of Corinthian Lodge #230, Past Master of the Twin County Lodge #729, a member of the Sudan Shriners, a member of the Rocky Mount Shrine Club, a member of Sudan Prowlers, a member of the Royal Order of Jesters Court #145 in New Bern, NC, he was secretary and recorder of the Rocky Mount York Rite Bodies, a member of the Allied Masonic Degrees and a member of the Rocky Mount Elks Lodge #1038.
He leaves behind to remember him, his daughter, Kimberly Sutton Brady and her husband Patrick of Catonsville, MD; two grand-daughters, Kelly Lupton Brady and Caroline Ward Brady; a sister, Jean Sutton Peyton of Waynesville, NC; and a special friend, Jo Rouse of LaGrange, NC.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 231 North Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with The Rev. Matthew R. Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Sudan Shrine Temple Hospital Transportation Fund to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 403 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 2/27, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 2/28, 11:00 am
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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I have known Ward since the 1980’s when I was in the Jaycees. He would stop by Dillon to buy shovels for his business and we would talk. We would see him at Hardee’s during the breakfast hours on Sunday’s. I just saw him at Mrs. Thurman’s funeral this past Saturday. I know that they will have a lot to talk about now that both are in heaven. The ducks at Rocky Mount Memorial will miss him and I will too. Paul Lucas
Dearest Kim, Pat, Kelly, Caroline, We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and praying for God’s comfort. You are all loved and we trust that God will carry you through. With much love, The Johansons
My wife and I met Ward & Sue thru the Allied Masonic Degrees and grew to love both of them quickly, we were shocked when Sue passed suddenly and heartbroken. We saw Ward continue to live and do all he could to stay active and upbeat in his day to day life, he always kept a full agenda and never faultered in any duty assigned him, a true man of class and dignity. The last time we saw Ward was last month, my wife and I had the pleasure of sitting at his table for our AMD (Allied Masonic Degree) quarterly meeting, he shared a story about a driving incident Sue once had and we all shared a laugh as we always did in his company. The last thing I got from Ward was my 2015 AMD card in the mail and as always he was doing his job. I will miss his kind and gentle ways, he was truly a gentleman in every aspect of the word but I am rejoicing that he is once again with Sue catching up and rejoicing being in the presence of our precious Lord and Savior.
Every time I saw Ward he had a smile and a kind word. Janice B. Smith
…more than 50 years ago.
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Uncle Ward was a very special part of mine and Ted’s life. We have shared many laughs and good times together. We will miss Uncle Ward greatly. We love you Kimberly, Pat, kelly, and Caroline.
kim and family. my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this trying time. having the god fortune of knowing ward since the late in the 60ties was a blessing to me,, i hope every day will bring something you can feel blessed for. may God givve you the strength to endure. skip sprye
Your Dad was a very fine person. May God give you comfort and strength in this difficult time. Sincere Sympathy and Prayers to all of the Family Faye Barefoot & Family Winterville, NC
WB. R. Ward Sutton, you were truly a great person. You helped many people especially children with you time here on earth. It was a great pleasure and honor to know and work with you for what you done for one special little boy. May GOD be with your family in this time of need. Welcome faithful servant and join you place in the Kingdom I have prepared for you. Until we again in that house not made with hands eternal in the heavens. So Mote It Be. K. Lynn Hill, Jr. PM K.T. Master St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.4 Kinston Council No.11 Caswell Chapter No.38 St. Paul’s No.18