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Saint Paul United Methodist Church
312 S Main St, Payne, OH 45880
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28
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Darren Sutton Obituary
Darren "Flub" Sutton, 77, of Payne, Ohio passed away at home Monday, February 23, 2026.
Flub was born in Paulding, Ohio on October 26, 1948, a son of the late Ruth Joan (Harp) and Lloyd Darren Sutton.
He was a valued employee for 40 years at BF Goodrich in Woodburn, Indiana. Flub loved cars and motorcycles, along with fishing in Lake Erie, hunting and reading. He was a Chicago Bears and Ohio State fan but he would say that he loved his family most, especially his grandchildren. His stories and quick wit will be missed!
Flub will be sadly missed by his wife, Sharon (Johnson) to whom he was married November 4, 1972; children, Amy (Lee) James and Mitchell Sutton; sister, Carol Snyder; grandchildren, Kaden and Kyle Sutton and Tyler and Andrew James and his black lab, Gracy.
Viewing is Friday, February 27th, 4 PM to 7 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, 5761 SR 500, Payne.
His funeral service is 10:30 AM, with viewing 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM on Saturday, February 28th at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 312 S. Main Street, Payne.
He will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.
Memorials are to the Payne Library.
Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com
FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED THURSDAY, 9 AM TO 5 PM AND FRIDAY, 9 AM TO 1 PM TO THE PAYNE FUNERAL HOME.
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Dooley Funeral Home
5761 Ohio 500, Payne, OH 45880
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9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
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10:30 a.m.
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312 S Main St, Payne, OH 45880
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Dooley Funeral Home - PayneOnly 2 days left for delivery to next service.