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James Sutton Obituary
December 1, 1940 - March 20, 2023
James Sutton Jr. of Indialantic, Fla. died on March 20, 2023. Jim, or "Duke" as he was known to family and friends growing up, served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 21 years as a Chief Petty Officer. Over the years he served as a medic, traveling with the Marine Corps and served on submarines for serveral years. He finished his service in the Military Police. He followed his military service with a second career in law enforcement with the Orlando County Sherriff's Department. Jim was predeceased by his father, JP "Pat" Sutton, his mother, Margorie Powell Sutton and a sister, Andrea S Courtney.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Cumberledge Sutton; daughter and son, Kristi Williams (Jerry), Kenn Sutton, Stephen Westmoreland, and Brian Westmoreland; and his grandchildren, Alexander and Nicolas Sutton and Lucas Westmoreland. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Valerie S. Payne, Helen S. Adkins, Stephanie S. Gross (Terry) and Jean S Odachowski, all of Martinsville, along with several neices and nephews.
He will be cremated.
Brownlie Maxwell Funeral Service
1010 E. Palmetto Ave., Melbourne FL 32901
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Robie
October 6, 2023
We knew him as "Doc", and he was an outstanding submariner. Condolences to his family.
Janice Sellers
March 27, 2023
We remember the Sutton and Cumberledge families as MHS students and friends. May you find comfort and have fond memories of Jim. The Sellers
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