McAllen, Texas - William Blaylock Sutton, 79, of McAllen, Texas joined his Savior and Lord on February 2, 2022. He was born on August 10, 1942 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Richard Otto and Bettye (Blaylock) Sutton. Bill attended Baylor University where he played football and received a degree in Business Administration in 1964. After being ordained to the ministry at the Southern Baptist Convention in 1965, he continued his education in faith at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He received a Master of Theology, 1982 and a Doctor of Divinity, 1984 from the International Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. Bill married Martha Eugenia Davis of Memphis, Tennessee in 1968.

Bill began his ministry at North Hopkins Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He served as a pastor for churches from Florida to Texas with his most recent calling at Trinity Baptist Church in McAllen. Bill's passion in life was seeing people come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. One of the many highlights of his ministry was studying the Bible and applying Christ's teachings to their lives in relation to their family, their friends, and their employment.

Bill's summer months were always reserved for Martha, family and friends enjoying Lake Bemidji in northern Minnesota.

Bill is survived by his wife Martha. They were blessed with three sons: Blake of McAllen, Texas; Bryan (Kimberly) of Lubbock, Texas and Stephen (Kerrin) of McAllen, Texas; grandchildren Beau, Stone, Walker, Sailor, Whitley, Graham, Major and Knox; sister, Virginia (Fred) Caffey of Martinsville, Virginia and brother, Richard (Dianne) Sutton of Mount Juliet, Tennessee.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the First Baptist Church, 1200 Beech Avenue, McAllen, Texas. A viewing will be available in the sanctuary prior to the memorial service at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, a gift to the Gideons International would honor Bill's legacy of sharing the Good News.

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Published by The Monitor on Feb. 9, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for William Sutton

11 Entries

Jeanie Cameron Vargo

April 9, 2023

I sang at First McAllen several years ago with Mike & Faye Speck. Bro Bill and his family made such an impression on me. I met tgem all once but the main word I can use to describe them all is that of Godly servants. I've remembered them all this time. I'm sorry for the hole left in the family, the church and everyone who knew him. But, we don't sorrow as others do. We have the blessed hope of meeting again. Heaven is getting sweeter all the time.

Ellene Kerri Richardson

October 3, 2022

My life was blessed by Rev Bill Sutton and his family.
He was a wonderful pastor at Pine Hills Baptist Church,
I'll remember with great fondness! Love to Martha & His family

Lisa Ross

July 15, 2022

I have just learned of Bill´s passing - I am so sorry Cousin Martha. Since my mom passed away, I don´t get as much news from moms side of the family (Nelda). Sending my prayers to you.

Rhonda Blythe McMahon

March 14, 2022

Martha and sons and family.... God be with you all ....we all remember and love your whole family... so sorry to hear about Pastor Bill Sutton.....He was a wonderful Pastor at Windsor Park Baptist Church and he was the same age as my dad..and at that time I was at Fort Smith Christian School....my parents are Shirley and Nelson Blythe....he led my little sister Holly to the Lord....Rhonda Anne Blythe McMahon

Allison Diaz

February 14, 2022

Today I got the news of Mr. Sutton passing. My heart is crushed to see you go my friend. You definitely were a genuine good man. One of a kind. Thank you for teaching me to save a $100 dollars a week & telling me "Allison by the time Christmas time comes. That will be your Christmas money" and it was. Thank you Mr. Sutton for all the laughs & criticism you gave me. You will forever be missed. To the family. Please accept my deepest condolences. Know that we will all see Mr. Sutton one day, again. Until then rest easy my sweet friend.

Joyce & James Kirkpatrick, Van Buren, Arkansas

February 12, 2022

Dear Martha and boys, So sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Bill, but we know that he is kicking up gold dust of the streets of heaven. He was one of the very favorite pastors in our lives. He married our oldest daughter, Cheryl and Richard Craft in Windsor Park Baptist Church, some 38 years ago. They are still together and working for the Lord in their current church. We are sending Gideon Bibles, in Bro. Bill's honor. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Yours in Christ, James & Joyce KIrkpatrick

David & Terri Mastin

February 9, 2022

Thank you Bill for helping us start our life together 46 years ago. Love, Dave & Terri. XO

Mike and Lauri

February 9, 2022

Our dearest Martha and family, mine and Lauri´s hearts are broken for you and your family over Bill´s passing...our wonderful friendship and memories together go back to the 60´s. We love you and your good family. We are here for you if there is anything that we can do! Loving and praying for you forever, Mike and Lauri

Graig/Carol Gilbertson

February 8, 2022

Sorry for your loss, sympathy to Martha & family. God Bless You All

Judith de Leon

February 8, 2022

My condolences to the family. So many wonderful memories while serving at First Baptist.

Jeff Yoder

February 6, 2022

What a blessing Bill was to my family and I. Anxious to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and how salvation is available to all. May the comfort of God fall upon Martha, the boys, and the family.

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