James Murry Sutherland
James Murry Sutherland
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Barnabas Grice
July 26, 2025
Beth and I offer our heartfelt condolences to the Sutherland family. Loved and honored by several generations who was a man of God to all who knew him. May he rest in peace knowing his memory will last forever, surrounded by his friends and family who preceded him in eternity.
Barnabas David & Elizabeth M Grice
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Upcoming Events
Aug
1
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home
339 Walnut Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48307
Send FlowersAug
2
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Rochester Christian Church
4435 N. Rochester Road, Oakland Township, MI 48306
Send FlowersServices provided by
Potere-Modetz Funeral Home - RochesterOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.