Ray H. Sutton Jr.

Ray H. Sutton Jr.

Ray Sutton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Askins Cremation Funeral Services on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Ray H. Sutton, Jr., age 59, of Erie, passed away after a several month-long battle with cancer. Ray was under Hospice care at a family member's home.

Born in Meadville, PA on September 2, 1962, he was the son of the late Ray H. Sutton, Sr. and Theresa Ann (Steele) Sutton.

Ray worked as a long-haul truck driver and boy did be love the Dallas Cowboys. He was a loving father and grandfather.

He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Ireland of Fairview and Alyssa Sutton of Erie; his sisters, Barbara Sutton of Erie and Dorothy Brown of Titusville; his granddaughter, Ava, and his nephew, Cameron Cancilla of Erie.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his nephew, Tim Weaver.

Following Ray's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation. A wake in Ray's honor will be held in the coming month.

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