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Stanley Sutton Obituary
Mr. Sutton was born in Toledo, OH, on May 4, 1949, son of the late Wallace Wilburn "W.W." Sutton and the late Montine Fuller Sutton. He was also preceded in death by 2 siblings, Sherry Morgan and Eugene Sutton. Mr. Sutton was a graduate of West Rome High School and attended Floyd Junior College (now Georgia Highlands College). He was a veteran of the United Stated Marine Corp having served during the Vietnam War. Mr. Sutton was a long-time member of the Floyd County Police department, having served in many different capacities over his 33 years of service. He worked his way up from patrol man to patrol supervisor to detective, even commanding the Metro Drug Task force for a time before ending his career as Captain. Mr. Sutton loved hunting and fishing, especially his trips to Panama City Beach to deep sea fish with his police department and fire department buddies. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and would drop anything to spend time with them. Mr. Sutton was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his 4 children, Stan Sutton, Jr. (Melissa), Knoxville, TN, and Mark Sutton (Vicky), Rome, Ashley Hoban (Andrew), Armuchee, and Gary Wayne "G.W." Horton (Tiffany), Rome; 7 grandchildren, Kaley Reid (Clay), Ashlynn Sutton, Riley Sutton, Jacob Horton, Ava James Horton, A.J. Hoban and Elizabeth Hoban; a sister, Carol Pledger (Tommy); brother, Kim Sutton; adopted son, Chris Goodwin; nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Sutton will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Calvary Baptist Church. Dr. Gary Graves will officiate, with Tommy Shiflett and Chief Bill Shiflett delivering the eulogies. The American Legion Post #5 Honor Guard will present Military Rites.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2pm until 4pm at Calvary Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be either made to DIGS, Inc., P.O. Box 1053, Rome, GA 30162, or The Boys and Girls Club of Northwest GA, P.O. Box 2939, Rome, GA 30164. These are two organizations the Floyd County Police Department works hand in hand with for the children in our community. Mr. Sutton's mission was to provide resources, support and safety for the children of our community.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of funeral arrangements.
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SweetyPy
September 19, 2024
if This guy evr crost yer path, you Will Nevr 4Get it
GOD Bless All Who Knew 'im
Dianne Smith
August 22, 2024
The world is not the same without you, cousin. I miss you.
October 12, 2023
sutton, vick, patton, walther... 2gether again
Joann Freeman
October 4, 2023
Well Stanley you fought a hard battle and now your battle over you have run the
Race I know you how proud to here God say Welcome home son we been waiting
On you come on in you did a good job look who is waiting on you it
Was Pug sister❤ Mama ) Eugene (brother) Dad And all the other love ones that has
Gone on before you a lots of Family Praise God no more pain and sed Jesus who died
For you ❤ Amen
Lynna Phillips
September 2, 2023
Stanley was always one of my favorite cousins. He was so witty and had such a charming personality! I can still see him chasing his male relatives around to kiss them at family reunions with that twinkle in his eyes! He loved everyone and was a testament of a life well lived! Heaven gained such a special Angel!! I love you Stanley!!
Ashley Compton Thrash
September 1, 2023
Rest in peace, Mr. Sutton.
Praying God will bless your family, as you’ve made your eternal journey.
Sherry Jackson
September 1, 2023
What a good man Stanley was. He was always willing to help anyone. He will truly be missed.
Jody Duggar
August 31, 2023
He was a wonderful man to know. Thank you for your service.
Doris Wiggins
August 31, 2023
We will miss u Stanley. Rest in peace our friend. Tim, and Doris
Dianne Pledger Smith
August 31, 2023
I love you, Cousin. I will miss you , and just knowing you´re in the world. It´s the end of an era.
Michael Martin
August 31, 2023
I HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH STANLEY AT FLOYD COUNTY POLICE DEPT. STANLEY WAS ALWAYS UPBRAT AND MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH, HE WILL BE VERY MUCH MISSED,MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS , AND ALL THE FRIENDS IN BLUE , WE LOVE YOU BROTHER, AND MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE .
Susan Moore Wilson , Rome, Georgia
August 30, 2023
Was a good friend with this family!! They are in my thoughts and prayers at this time!! Went to school with Stanley and Carol Sutton!!!
Dean Minter
August 29, 2023
I enjoyed my time working around Stanley, during my tenure at Floyd County Police Department. Stanley was a character and loved cutting up with people. He always found a way to make you laugh. He was definitely the life of the party.
I offer my sincerest condolences to the family of Mr. Stanley Sutton. My brother, my friend and co-worker.
RIP Stanley.
Matthew 5:9
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Cindy Howard Stinson
August 28, 2023
I met Stanley in Speech class @ FJC in 1975; never a dull moment! Professor laughed as much as the class at his hilarious tales! Years later I returned to Rome as a local reporter. Stanley was a detective & always available for an interview. Always the professional but still had an occasional humorous story! My husband, Tommy & I enjoyed visiting with Stanley @ the Renaissance in recent years while there to see family. Stanley was still witty as ever. We could always count on him to remember bygone Roman establishments we used to frequent! Stanley is a true Rome treasure & will be missed. Condolences to his family.
Tommy Rickman
August 28, 2023
I have a lot of good memories from working with Stanley and good times together. Loved our hunting and fishing trips. My condolences to the family.
Tommy Rickman
Ronnie Wallace
August 28, 2023
I worked with Stanley at the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A and P) in WR after he came back from Vietnam while in college. Then as an adult was able to know him even better. A guy who love life and people.
Never ever ever be another person like Stanley. A great guy who took the oath to protect and to serve. RIP Stanley as you have now gotten your healing
Dana Seckinger
August 28, 2023
In loving memory of a Stanley .He always put a smile on my face. We will love you and miss you always.
James Hovers
August 28, 2023
There will not be another one like him.
Kathy Pledger
August 27, 2023
The world will not be the same with the passing of Stanley. He was larger than life and I am so glad I got to visit with him in April. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Joyce Loveless
August 27, 2023
Mr Sutton was a very fine person. He will be missed. Praying for his family
Jim Free
August 27, 2023
Staley was perhaps the best Criminal Investigator that I have known. Once assigned a case, he would only stop once he had solved the case. Some thought he was just tenacious, but he developed a compassion for victims of crimes. Stanley was multi-dimensional; he could have been a professional comedian. I still laugh at some of the stories he would tell. He could come across as just a tough cop, but he often bought groceries for families that were down on their luck and paid rent for several families about to be evicted. His family, fellow officers, and the community he served will miss him. Jim Free
Teresa Bohannon
August 27, 2023
Stanley was a character and you had to love him. Rome was a lot safer when he was a policeman.
August 27, 2023
Stanley was a good friend of our family!
He was well thought of as an officer of law enforcement.
Jane Ash Downs
Kristi Sport
August 27, 2023
Stanley was a good man rest in peace Stanley
Doris Greer
August 27, 2023
What a good guy Stanley was. If you met him once, you wouldn’t forget him. His kindness and humor was huge!
My first memory was standing behind him in lunch line when I was a freshman and he a senior at West Rome. He had such a fun way of teasing the ladies who prepared and served lunch. (Back in those days lunches were prepared on site and good food!) He had all the ladies laughing, myself included. I could tell he was a favorite, he got extra servings . All these years later, I can still see this in my minds eye.
I’m believe your goodness in this life has provided you a huge set of wings in heaven Stanley.
RIP Marine and give a nod to my Marine, he thought a lot of you too
Beth
August 27, 2023
R.I.P Stanley, you always made me smile, and I enjoyed out talks at the Renaissance. Fly high my friend❤
Buddy Porter
August 27, 2023
I joined the Marine Corps because of Stanley! I always respected him for that help. May you rest in peace my Marine Corps brother!!!!!!!!!
Sandy Lloyd
August 27, 2023
Stanley and Bill Shiflett gave me the first and only ticket I have ever had. I was 16 and the way they handled it we became friends and I have never forgotten the lesson they taught me. Thanks to both of them.
Troy Bolt Jr
August 27, 2023
RIP Marine. God has you now pain free. I enjoyed my visits with you at the Renaissance.
Joann Freeman
August 27, 2023
Such a fine man Mr. Sutton was and has I lite the candle for my nephew Stanley the candle
Represent his life because Stanley when you saw him he was always the same and he brighten up the room are where ever he may be was like the CANDLE HE SHINE BRIGHT❤
And Mr. Sutton known has ( Stanley ) he will be missed deeply but oh what a blessing it is
Now for Stanley no more pain and sickness and what a Happy Time when he sees his Love ones and God standing at the Door with the Bright Light Shining saying come on in my
Child you fought the battle and now the Battle over welcome home you with me now
God The Father & Son Holy Ghost My prayers be with the Family and I will see you again
One day .Joann
Cici Birkhalter
August 27, 2023
So sorry for your loss
Robert Fuller
August 27, 2023
Until we meet again Cousin. Love you.
Robert Fuller
Susan Frazier
August 27, 2023
I’m so sorry I’ll be praying for his family. I knew Stanley from ER at Floyd in the early 80’s! He was a good man!
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