Gary Lee Sutton Sr. of Imperial, MO passed away into God’s graces on September 24th, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born in Gary, Indiana on December 6th, 1948 to the late Marie Sutton (nee Wisehart) and the late Everett Lee Sutton who later married Lois Sutton who became a second mother to him. He is survived by many loving individuals including his wife Patricia A. Sutton; brother to Dana Sutton and Tanya (Mike) Miller who enjoyed many travel adventures together. Father of Gary Lee (Amanda) Sutton, Jr and Teri (Klaus) Harre; Stepfather to Candace Myers; grandfather of Matthew Creeley, Maleigh Stewart, Garrett Sutton, Jacob Myers and Zac Myers. He also leaves behind his furry sidekick, Bella.
Gary spent his early years in Myrtle, MO with his extended family enjoying life on the family farm. He worked many years for and retired from The Teamsters Union in St. Louis, MO. As a young man and adult, he gave his time and talents to help others and the church. He also enjoyed multiple fishing trips with friends and family. Faithfully devoted to the Free Will Baptist Church and the O’Fallon First Free Will Baptist Church. Gary will be greatly missed by many family members, extended family, and lifelong friends.
A memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 9th with a visitation from 3 to 4 p.m. with a short service immediately after at the First Free Will Baptist Church in O’Fallon, MO. His remains will be interred at the Sutton family cemetery in Pocahontas, AR at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Free Will Baptist Church at 814 South Woodlawn Ave., O’Fallon, MO 63366.
Gary, you are terribly missed. There is an unsettling silence left behind because your voice and stories aren’t there to fill it. Thank you for always being there for us and mom. We could always count on you. Always being thoughtful and kind, and always remembering details no one else could remember. You will be in our hearts forever. Love always, Candy, Mark, Matt, Jake & Zac
Gary, you are terribly missed. There is an unsettling silence left behind because your voice and stories aren’t there to fill it. Thank you for always being there for us and mom. We could always count on you. Always being thoughtful and kind, and always remembering details no one else could remember. You will be in our hearts forever. Love always, Candy, Mark, Matt, Jake & Zac
Patti I am so sorry for your loss.
Patti I am so sorry for your loss.
Pat so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family.
Pat so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family.
We are saddened by Gary’s passing. He was larger than life and will leave a giant hole. We have the hope of knowing he and Dad are having the best reunion. Heaven just became even sweeter. Thank you to Pat, Candy, Gary Lee, and Amanda for the calls and updates. We love each of you and are praying for you to feel God’s peace and comfort.
Gary, we will miss you and your calls. We love you!
Tanya and Mike
We are saddened by Gary’s passing. He was larger than life and will leave a giant hole. We have the hope of knowing he and Dad are having the best reunion. Heaven just became even sweeter. Thank you to Pat, Candy, Gary Lee, and Amanda for the calls and updates. We love each of you and are praying for you to feel God’s peace and comfort.
Gary, we will miss you and your calls. We love you!
Tanya and Mike
Pat
You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Pat
You and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dad, we already miss you so much. I am going to miss our long phone calls and our trips to the country. I am going to miss all of the family history stories that you would share with us as if they had happened only yesterday. I’m just going to miss everything about you, dad.
I know that you are in a better place, and for that, I am thankful. It’s going to be a long road without you here.
We love you so much,
Gary, Amanda, and Garrett
Dad, we already miss you so much. I am going to miss our long phone calls and our trips to the country. I am going to miss all of the family history stories that you would share with us as if they had happened only yesterday. I’m just going to miss everything about you, dad.
I know that you are in a better place, and for that, I am thankful. It’s going to be a long road without you here.
We love you so much,
Gary, Amanda, and Garrett
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Everett and I loved Gary, our visits, and our phone calls. I will miss talking to Gary multiple times each week. He was a huge part of my social life. I could always count on him to make me laugh.
Love to you all,
Lois
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Everett and I loved Gary, our visits, and our phone calls. I will miss talking to Gary multiple times each week. He was a huge part of my social life. I could always count on him to make me laugh.
Love to you all,
Lois
Pat, so sorry to hear about Gary. My prayers are with you and the family.
Pat, so sorry to hear about Gary. My prayers are with you and the family.
Missing you more than ever, Dad.
Missing you more than ever, Dad.