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Robert Sutton

Weems, Virginia

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Robert Sutton November 16, 2020 Weems, Virginia - Football star, Coral Gables High '59, US Naval Academy, football & lacrosse 1964. 34 year Naval career including command of 3 ships, retired as Read Admiral after 34 years of service. Bob is survived by his loving wife Rebecca, brother Bill,...

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Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed the leadership on the USS Thomas S Gates. Beautiful Defender Of The Republic parked on the pier. Thanks Captain

It was an honor sir ! You were my Commanding officer onboard the Uss Thomas s Gates (CG-51) , i always tried my best for you thank you !

The USS Preble was the first ship I ever serve on, during my first cruise, which was the UNITAS. Capt. Sutton became our new Captain when the ship visited Panama. The example he set of how to gain respect of the crew was unmatched. During my career in the Navy, I have not serve under any command that had the class of my Captain Robert Sutton. He will always be in my thoughts forever.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob 's exemplary service to our Country and the US Navy made all those around him better and made our USA a safer and blessed place to live.

A true American hero, and a treasured cousin. So many, many, great memories of our shared family times, and Bob's wonderful presence at the family "compound" in Coral Gables. We never had it so good as then......God speed, Bob.