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Jon Sutton Obituary

Jon Roger Sutton LADSON, SC - Radioman Master Chief (SS) Jon Roger Sutton, USN Retired, 71, husband of Roberta "Bobbi" Sherman Sutton of Ladson, SC died Tuesday, June 28, 2011. The friends and relatives of Jon R. Sutton, MCPO (SS), USN Retired are invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC. NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road, North Charleston, SC. A Two Bell Ceremony and Military Honors will recognize MCPO Sutton's service to his country. Entombment will follow at Plantation Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service. A native of Nebraska, Jon was born May 20, 1940, son of the late George Beverly Sutton and Eunice Dayle Williams Sutton. Jon was devoted to his country; serving faithfully in the U.S. Navy, retiring with the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer, SS for his service as a submariner. Following his military retirement, he worked with TDS as a boat equipment installer. Proud of his naval service, and through his involvement in the community, Jon was a lifetime member of the Sub Vets and belonged to the Masons, Shriners, Fleet Reserve, VFW, and the American Legion. Mr. Sutton is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Bobbi Sutton; daughters, Jonna Whipple of North Charleston, SC and Becky Grammer of Moncks Corner, SC; grandchildren, Chris, Bryan, Shelly, Katelin, and Gabriell; great-grandchildren, Rilee, Avery, MacKenzie, and Brianna; and sisters, Jill Ferlise of Arizona and Michelle Redden of Nebraska. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 29 to Jun. 30, 2011.

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July 1, 2011

Bobbi,
Please accept our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the incredible loss of your loved one, Jon. Jon was a wonderful man and we will truly miss him and his wonderful ways. May your memories of him help you through this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Rick & Maggie Jones

Steve and Valerie Johnstone

June 30, 2011

Mrs. Sutton, Steve and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our memories of Mr. Sutton make us smile. He will be missed. We love you lots. Please know we are with you in thought and prayer.
Becky, Johnna, Chris, Brian, Shelly, Kaitlin, and Gabrielle, the loss of such a wonderful man is difficult. Keep your memories alive. He was a wonderful man and it was an honor to have known him. We love you all.

Valerie Johnstone

June 30, 2011

Where do I begin? Mr. Sutton was one of the most amazing people I have ever known. He accepted me and my husband like we were his own. He was an admiration to all. You will be missed and never forgotten. Love you Mr. Sutton.

Mike Sparks

June 30, 2011

We are all with you and your family Bobbi as you go through this most difficult of times. Just know we all so admired the both of you together and we pray the man upstairs gives you all the comfort possible.

Charlie Szad RMC(SS)USN ret

June 30, 2011

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

Omar Hillbilly Clan 82 Outhouse #1

June 30, 2011

Out thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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