Percy-Sutton-Obituary

Percy Sutton

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NEW YORK — Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89.Marissa Shorenstein, a spokeswoman for Gov. David Paterson, confirmed that Sutton died Saturday. She did not...

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Grandfather first cousin (Willie Woods)

A GREAT MAN WITH SO MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, WE CAN NEVER FORGET ALL THAT HE STOOD FOR. HE JUST DIDN'T TALK ABOUT IT, HE WAS ABOUT IT. THANKS FOR ALL ONE'S HARD WORK...RIH..PRAYERS & BLESSINGS

He touched a lot of lives. Onward Christian soldier! and I have a pic with him when he ran for Mayor oh so long ago..

He was a great inspiration in our family. I am proud to say that he was a relative of mine. I am Willie Woods grandaughter( Nobie Adams ). When I speak at our Black History Program I will be proud to speak of you.

He was a great inspiration in our family. I am proud to say that he was a relative of mine. I am Willie Woods grandaughter( Nobie Adams ). When I speak at our Black History Program I will be proud to speak of him.

You were such an inspiration to so many who are living and those who are now gone. In addition to your inspiring life, you were an eloquent man for many who had no one else to plead their case or to stand up for them. All of us can wish our lives were lived as fully and as well when our time comes. Your saga of a civil rights activist goes far back in your family history. What a great life you lead Mr. Sutton. Rest In Peace and Honor Sir.

We will miss you so much Uncle. Thank you for all the wonderful times we had together. Thank you for wanting to move me to New York when I was just three years old, to make me a star. Lord knows that you could have done it. But I'm sure we're both happy the way it all turned out. We are all so proud of you. We will lift you up and hold ourselves to the standards that you have set forth. We know that you are always smiling at us. Know that the world is smiling as well, because we had...

Rest in peace. This message is from the family of Aggie and her grandson Pook. Love you always and forever.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.