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Gregory William "Greg" Sutton
Gregory William "Greg" Sutton
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Greg is survived by his son Jason Sutton; son and daughter-in-law Jerod and Ruth Sutton; grandsons Joshua, Jackson, John William, and Jonah Sutton; former wife Jayne Adkins and her husband Wavle Adkins; brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Cathy Sutton; brother Ray Sutton; stepdaughters Lauren McGee and Rebecca Cosby; and step-grandsons Tyler McGee and Jacob Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his father Bill Sutton, mother Marjorie Sutton, and wife Susan Sutton.
Greg attended Port Clinton High School, graduating in 1965. He went on to pursue higher education at Miami University earning his bachelor's degree in 1969 as well as receiving his commission as an officer in the US Air Force. He later obtained a Master's Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1985.
Greg proudly served in the US Air Force from 1969 to 1993. He began his military career as a pilot and instructor, specializing in T37, T38, and FB-111 aircraft from 1969 to 1984. Greg then transitioned into the field of international logistics until his retirement in 1993. After his military service, Greg became a professor and Director of Research at the Defense Institute for Security Assistance Management (DISAM) from 1994 to 2019 where he made significant contributions to the field. He retired as a civil servant.
Greg was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Beavercreek, Ohio, where he found solace and strength in his faith. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling, and attending all of his grandsons' sports and activities. These hobbies brought him much joy and fulfillment throughout his life.
A memorial service to honor both Greg and Susan Sutton will be held on November 3, 2023, at 10:30am at St. Luke's Church located at 1440 N. Fairfield Rd. in Beavercreek, Ohio. Greg dedicated many hours of his time volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Dayton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made at https://stvincentdayton.org/campaign/donate-st-vincent-de-paul/.
The funeral services will be held at St. Luke's Church. The family will receive friends serving light refreshments following the service to commemorate Greg's life and legacy. The Sutton family greatly appreciates the support and assistance provided by the staff at St. Luke's Catholic Church.
Greg will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His legacy of kindness, dedication, and selflessness will forever live on in the hearts of those he touched.
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Philip Budenbender (Buda)
June 19, 2024
This is Phil Budenbender, I was one of Greg´s students at Craig AFB. My nickname was Buda and Greg and Jayne had me over for dinner quite a few times. He was truly a great instructor and friend and a something he would always say when flying is, " is fun Buda, if it ain´t fun anymore it´s time to quit" I´ve never forgotten that and pass it on to all my flight students!
If you can pass it on to Jayne and have text me at 817-694-7220 or email at [email protected]
God Bless
Buda & Heidi
Doug Simmons
November 1, 2023
Colleague, Mentor, Advisor, Boss, Fellow Professor...Friend. Greg was all these things to me.
I will always remember our teaching expeditions to Denmark, Dubai, and India, to name a few. When I grew very sick after a trip; Greg was my boss- and his compassion, sympathy and respect won´t ever be forgotten.
Greg was always my favorite boss. He was brilliant, articulate, and would spend however many hours it took, to beat something into my small brain; so I could comprehend; and explain it to a class. He taught me how to invest, manage for retirement; basically taught me life lessons, in various cultures.
What I´ll remember, and miss most was Greg´s amazing sense of humor. Greg would tell me he was George Burns, but Susan was Gracie Allen.
I was afforded the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Susan at my first Government job, 35 years ago.
May God bless Susan and Greg; and hold each in the palm of his hand- I loved and won´t ever forget either of these two amazing people.
Doug Simmons
Dr. Ron Reynolds
November 1, 2023
Greg was a great coworker and friend to many during his years at Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management (DISAM) as it migrated and changed its name four different times before becoming Defense Security Cooperation University (DSCU). During the years that I worked with him, he was the Director of Research and led numerous efforts in publications of the DISAM Journal and others media for our faculty, previous students and members of the workforce community. In addition to our friendship, I'll remember him for the constant support of our people -- to include the maintaining of the agreement that the School had with the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy (Tufts University) that ultimately provided over 100 of our workforce members a Graduate Studies Degree in International Relations, in addition to the many classes he taught within the schoolhouse itself. A terrific instructor and even better friend and colleague! The attached picture was taken on the front steps of the school during the summer of 2002 as we had just moved from one location to another at Wright-Patterson AFB. I know that I speak for all associated with the school who knew Greg (as well as the many who either knew or worked previously with Susan) that they both will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Martha and Barry Lynch
October 30, 2023
Ruth, our deepest sympathies to Jerod, you, Will, Jonah, and the rest of the Sutton family. Barry and I have made a pledge to St. Vincent de Paul in Greg's name. We are unable to attend the memorial, but we will be thinking of you all during this sad time. Love to all.
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Jerod Sutton
October 30, 2023
The Mass at St. Luke's will begin at 10:30 a.m. on November 3, 2023.
William Fahle
October 25, 2023
Greg and I flew as an integrated crew in the FB-111A aircraft for about three years at Pease AFB, New Hampshire. We were members of the 393rd Bomb Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command. Greg was a highly skilled pilot, amazing intellect and blessed with a wonderful personality. He was a great teacher, mentor and most of all - a good friend. I owe him a lot.
Penny Sundstrom McLaren
October 21, 2023
Jerod, Ruth, Will, and Jonah, my condolences to you, and the rest of the family on Greg´s passing. Difficult to lose the family patriarch - and sounds like he was a lovely and likely storied guy.
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