James “Jim” Turner Sutton, 83, of Indiana, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born on February 17, 1939 in Fairchance, PA, to the late Lindsey and Agnes (Blair) Sutton.
After high school, Jim proudly served in the United States Army. Following his discharge from the Army, he worked for 42 years as a quality control manager for Motor Coil Manufacturing Company.
Jim was an avid sportsman, loved gardening but most enjoyed spending time with his children, granddaughter and great grandchildren.
Jim is survived by his his wife of 63 years, who he married on July 28, 1958, Lydia Ann (Geelen) Sutton, two daughters Rhonda Lightner and Kelly Sutton both of Indiana, granddaughter Linnea (fiancé Stephen Rebovich) Lightner of Indiana, great grandchildren Bailey and Brady Oakes of Indiana, brothers George (Jerry) Sutton of WV, Edward (Helen) Sutton of Masontown, PA, Tom Sutton of Smock, PA, and Ben (Susan) Sutton of Fairchance, PA, sisters Loretta (Roy) Dewey of North Huntington, PA, Ester (Richard) Wright of Galena, IL, and Glorie Jean (Royce) Williams of North Huntington, PA, sisters-In-Laws Rose Mary Sutton of OH, Joan Sutton of Fairchance, PA, and Mary Lou (Lyman) Skillman of Emporium, PA, and many nieces and nephews, especially two very special nephews, Dave and Duncan Jones of Masontown, PA.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brothers Elmer, Lindsey, Clarence, and Donnie Sutton, and one sister Betty Jane Geary.
Friends will be welcomed by the family from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at the Bowser Minich Funeral Home, where a memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM with Pastor Jon Ditter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Jim’s family asks that donations be made in his memory to the Homer City Alliance Church, 4674 Old US 119 Highway South, Homer City, PA 15748.
To send an online condolence to the family please visit www.bowerminich.com
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