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1925
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2018
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Wellington Sutton Obituary
He was born in Upper Glade, Webster County, WV, on November 15, 1925, a son of the late William Sutton and Armetta Bliss Miller Sutton.
He was married to his wife Hannah Madge Toms Sutton on September 24, 1950, who resides at their home in Lost Creek.
Mr. Sutton is also survived by two sons, Franklin L. Sutton and wife Karen of Nutter Fort, and Charles R. Sutton and wife Tanya of Bridgeport; three daughters, LaDonna Francine Fernandez Manley and husband Dave of Bridgeport, Catherine Elizabeth Floyd and husband Thomas of Lost Creek, and Joyce Marie Musgrave and husband Gary of Bridgeport; and his daughter in law Vicky Sutton of Florida. 15 grandchildren, Melissa Simons and husband Danny, Krista Vassil and husband James, Jason Fernandez and wife Cindy, Brandy Sutton and companion Patrick, Ashlea Sutton and husband James, Chad Sutton and wife Jennifer, Franklin Sutton and wife Alexis, Casey Nicewarner and husband Josh, Tracy Butcher and husband Duaine, Tricia Dobbins and husband Jeremy, Tyler Musgrave, Preston Musgrave and wife Kerry, Harrison Musgrave, Alex Sutton and wife Laura, and Elliott Sutton; 15 great grandchildren, Kole Sutton, Wellington Sutton, Sydney Fernandez, Kaitlyn Fernandez, Dylan Dinaldo, Matthew Simons, John Michael Fernandez, Jackson Nicewarner, Sutton Nicewarner, Nina Nicewarner, Ryker Sutton, Samuel Dobbins, Zachary Dobbins, Connor Butcher and Alex Musgrave. Also surviving are one brother, Leonard Sutton and companion Kris of Ohio; and two sisters, Rose Delaney of Pickens, WV and Jessie Marie Summerfield of Rawlings, MD.
He was also preceded in death by one son, William Joseph Sutton; one son in law, Mike Fernandez; four sisters, Bertha Jean Williams, Anna Sutton, Evelyn Sutton, and Elizabeth "Betty" Hicks; two brothers, Frank Sutton and George William Sutton; and eight brothers-in law, Oliver Williams, Charlie Delaney, Dave Summerfield, Henry Hicks, Charles Toms, Paul Toms, Bert Toms and Jimmy Toms.
Mr. Sutton was the owner and operator of C & J Coal and United Coals Inc. since 1979. He was also the owner of a trucking and dock facility at St. Marys, WV, The W.J. Sutton Company in Punta Gorda, FL and Green Mountain Reclamation Company in Charleston, WV.
He was a veteran in the U.S. Marine Corp serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the Hermon Lodge #6 AF & AM for over 50 years, a life member of the AAA Automotive Club for over 71 years, and WV Mining Reclamation Association.
Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, WV on Monday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The funeral service will be held at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend John Koherner presiding.
Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens where full military graveside rites will be accorded.
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Shirley Dees
June 12, 2018
This was my favorite person and friend. Joe and his wife was very special people not only to me but anyone that came into contact with him. He had many many friends and will be missed by all.
Special prayers and condolence to his wife and family.
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