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Paul Sutton Obituary

Paul R. "Cowboy" Sutton

Henderson, KY

Paul R. "Cowboy" Sutton, age 76, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Paul was a graduate of Henderson County Hight School and was the first person to letter in all four sports. He was an inductee of the Henderson Sports Hall of Fame. He was a participant of the county high school football team that went on to be inducted. Paul attended David Lipscomb University on a basketball scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. He worked with his brother at All-Type Hydraulic Pump Services. He dabbled in remodeling projects and loved working with his hands. He enjoyed grilling for his family and friends. Paul had a heart of gold and loved people, and everyone loved him.

In addition to his parents Elvis and Ella Sutton, Paul was preceded in death by his sister Becky Roark and his brothers: David and George Sutton.

Paul is survived by his daughter Ashely Lawing of Henderson, KY, 2 sons; Robbie Davis and his wife Melissa of Henderson, KY, Rob Ross and his wife Xiaoyu Cao of Ohio, 2 sisters; Etta Triplett of Georgia, Gloria Stanley of Henderson, KY, his twin brother Phillip Sutton and his wife Shirley of Henderson, KY, and 6 grandchildren: Alyjah Lawing, Isaiah Lawing, Levi (Casey) Davis, Laci Davis, Neo Ross, and Paxton Ross.

Relatives and friends are invited to Paul's Life Celebration from 3:00 p.m. until the service time on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Children's Advocacy Center, 537 S Green St, Henderson, KY 42420, and the Women's' Shelter, 530 Klutey Park Plaza Dr, Henderson, KY 42420.

Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gleaner on Jan. 6, 2019.

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LORI WOODTHOMASON

January 9, 2019

HE WAS ONE OF MY DADS BEST FRIENDS WHEN THEY WERE GROWING UP. HE ALWAYS REMEMBERED ME AND GAVE ME A BIG SMILE AND HUG EVERYTIME I SAW HIM . HE WAS ALWAYS TELLING ME SORIES ABOUT THE SHENANIGANS HIM AMD MY DAD GOT INTO WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER LOL. THEY WORLD HAS TRULY LOST A WONDERFUL KIND MAN. FLY HIGH LOVE YA COWBOY!!!!

Jennifer Payne

January 7, 2019

I only met Paul once but my prayers are with his many friends and family.

Mary Jo Butler Hawks

January 6, 2019

Paul was not only a talented athlete but a very sweet & fun boy at HCHS....& I am told he grew up to be a fine & kind man. His smile & friendly ways always made everyone's day. I can see him as if it was yesterday.. an unforgettable guy from our 1960 graduate class. My condolences to the family.

Sincerely,
Mary Jo Butler Hawks

January 6, 2019

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