Dr. John Perry Sutton Jr.

Dr.  John Perry Sutton Jr. obituary, Charleston, SC

John Sutton Obituary

Dr. John Perry Sutton, Jr. COLUMBIA, SC - Dr. John Perry Sutton, Jr., 83, true renaissance man, of Columbia and Seabrook Island, died on Monday, September 12, 2022. Born in Greenville, SC on June 11, 1939, he was the son of the late John Perry Sutton and Lillian Hughey Sutton. Dr. Sutton was a graduate of Furman University and the Medical University of South Carolina and served residencies at both MUSC and Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was a member of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Society, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Medical Association, South Carolina Medical Association, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, and South Carolina Thoracic Society, where he was President from 1986-87. He was a primary mover in bringing Cardiovascular Surgery to Columbia by helping to develop the heart program at Providence Hospital. In fact, he traveled from Nashville to Columbia with a heart pump in his car. Significantly, he was inducted as the first member of the St. Luke Society, Providence Hospital's most prestigious award. He was a long-standing member of the Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal) and Church of our Saviour, Johns Island, SC. Away from professional duties, Dr. Sutton enjoyed the outdoors, often fly fishing and hunting. He was an accomplished chef, avid scuba diver and sailor. He and his wife, Lauren, later enjoyed life on Seabrook Island. Much of his time was also spent at his beloved Salt Point in Moncks Corner and Screaming Eagle Hunt Club outside of Columbia. His grandchildren referred to him as "Bo," and his devotion to his wife, son, and grandchildren was steadfast. He is survived by his wife, Lauren Chafin Sutton, of Seabrook Island, SC. Additionally, he is survived by his only son, Dr. John Perry Sutton, III (Shannon), of Columbia; and Brailsford Lacey of Greenville; and grandchildren, John "Jack" Manning Sutton, of Columbia and Sarah Brailsford Sutton, of Nashville, TN. The Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Dr. John Perry Sutton, Jr. will be celebrated at 11 o'clock on Friday, September 16th at The Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia. Burial will occur in the Church Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends following the service at the Palmetto Club, 1231 Sumter Street, Columbia. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepard Fund at The Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), 1512 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201; or to the Library Program at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, 3000 South Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29201, where his grandson Jack is Head Librarian. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 13 to Sep. 14, 2022.
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We are your neighbors at Masters Point. So sorry we did not get to meet John. Our sincere condolences. John & Barbara Estok

Barbara Mason Estok

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October 17, 2022

Curt and Lynda Bryan

September 18, 2022

Sending prayers for Lauren and the family. We will miss you, dear John...
Love,
Laurel and Hank

Hank & Laurel Greer

Friend

September 18, 2022

Dear Lauren,
May the Lord, your family and friends be your strength in this time of grief.
Many blessings and prayers,
Maria Sunseri

Maria Sunseri

September 16, 2022

It was a decided benefit for many of us to have had opportunity, in various capacity, to assist Dr. Sutton mend ailing hearts!
He had a capacity to size-up, approach, and re-order nearly any unwonted finding!
...and always calm...No One...ever saw him sweat!
I am grateful to have been 'any kind of player' on his team!!

Al Cain

Friend

September 15, 2022

Sr. Mary Jacob, the Sisters of Charity and I express deep sorrow, gratitude, love and friendship at the entrance into eternal life of our Dr. John Sutton. His many contributions to the founding of the outstanding cardiovascular program at Providence made us all so very proud and grateful. His outstanding clinical care and patient care and also presence on the Board of the Hospital and the Sisters of Charity Health System made a significant positive impact on our ministry, We thank our God for you, Dr. Sutton. Our prayers for your family at this time of great loss.

Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA

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September 15, 2022

Neal Morgan & Hopkins Families

September 15, 2022

Your 6 Tower Family

September 15, 2022

Lauren, I lift up prayers for your precious husband and you, the wife he adored. You both have been very missed at Grace Episcopal, Waynesville, NC. May the devotion you shared with each other bring you much peace until you are once again united.

Susan Walthers Manczuk

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September 15, 2022

Charlie and Jan Smith

September 14, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
He will be greatly missed!

Linda price

Work

September 14, 2022

I had the esteemed honor and privilege of working with Dr Sutton many years at Providence Hospital. I have many fond memories of his talent, compassion, and caring for his patients. I also witnessed with the help of God some truly miracles in the operating room. His knowledge and gifts will be sorely missed in the medical community. Rest assured he is in a better place where he is able to be whole again and enjoying all his passions of hunting, fishing and being in nature. Many hugs and much love to you, Lauren and for the family. Linda Stoudenmire

Linda Stoudenmire

September 14, 2022

Lauren and family, Gary and I send our heartfelt condolences and love in the passing of John. May he Rest In Peace. God bless. Love, Gail Delaney n

Gail Delaney

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September 14, 2022

My sincere condolences to all the family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Sutton at Providence Hospital. He was an excellent physician and God had gifted his hands with the expertise of precision. I will always remember him with respect. May the Lord lift you all and give you peace in the promise of eternal life and healing.

Charlotte Knight Shull

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September 14, 2022

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