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James Sulton Obituary
The youngest of McDuffie and Bessie Sulton’s six children, Jim was always mindful that he was part of a greater whole. He basked in the love of family and friends who nurtured and supported him in his decades as an entrepreneur and civic leader.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ruby Clowers Sulton of Orangeburg, and children; Cindy of Washington, DC, James Jr. “Warkii” of Olympia, WA, Francis “Frankie” of Atlanta, GA, Charles Christopher “Chris” of Barnwell, SC, and Thomas “Tommy” of Houston, TX. Also left to mourn for Jim are nine grandchildren, two great-grands; his sister, Florence Pequette of Lexington, SC; his brother, Charles E. Sulton of Orangeburg, and a large, extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Orangeburg at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, officiated by Father Michael J. Okere. Burial will be in Orangeburg Cemetery, directed by Bythewood Funeral Home of Orangeburg. Friends may call at the residence and at Bythewood Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Association of Retarded Citizens in Orangeburg or Edisto Habitat for Humanity.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Sulton
AC Williams
April 28, 2008
Mr. Sulton Sr., God Bless You for all that you did for your people. You were one of the "Foot Soldiers" for civil rights. Your home was prepared by "HIM" and no one can prevent you from entering. Thanks!
Rosalind Minnifield
April 26, 2008
Sorry to hear of your lost.Please accept my sympathy .
Rosalind Pequette Minnifield
The Echenique Family
April 25, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Stephany Dawson-Hook
April 24, 2008
Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy in the loss of Mr. Sulton. I have a great deal of respect for him and the memories I have of him and his family. I will dearly miss him...
Anthony Sulton
April 24, 2008
Not sure how he's related but I'm proud and honored to share the last name of this great fighter of racial injustice.
Margaret Bowens
April 24, 2008
Mr. Sulton,
Your sacrifices, courage, and determination have not gone unnoticed. You have fought a long, hard fight and now you are receiving your great reward. We are a loyal son and daughter of SCSU and because of your efforts and the efforts of many others, we were able to grasp opportunities that may have been out of our reach.
With great admiration and respect,
Rashad & Margaret Bowens
Robert & Valentina Boulware
April 24, 2008
Thank you Mr.Sulton for all your contributions to society.May God continue to bless your family.
BARRY GLENN
April 24, 2008
With great and admiration.
Shauna
April 24, 2008
I have such fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Sulton. They were such a nice and thoughtful couple. Mr. Sulton was a pioneer on so many levels-especially in Orangeburg and he will be missed. He always had the most interesting stories to tell! May God contine to be a source of strength for Mrs. Ruby, and the Sulton, Thommason and Pequette families as they think of and miss Mr. Jim.
Jannie Price-Woods
April 24, 2008
Mr. Sulton was a dedicated warrior for equality and peace. Let us not be complacent regarding his and his family's many sacrifices made for ours and future generations to simply be given respect and equal opportunities. He bravely walked in unchartered waters hewing out a path for change to better all mankind. My condolences to his loved
ones. God Bless.
Jannie Price-Woods
Chester, SC
Mrs.RUTH SHULER MCBRIDE
April 24, 2008
He will be forever missed.In our minds and heart he is still with us.HE PAVED THE HIGHWAYS THAT WE ARE ENTERING TODAY.WE OWE AND LOVE YOU DEARLY.
Freddy McGee
April 24, 2008
I installed Vinyl siding on Mr. Sulton's home in the 80's. I had no idea who this man was or any of his accomplishments. I had a Great deal of respect for him from the very moment that I met him. Although he had contracted me to install the siding, shutters, etc. He refused to let me do all of the work. He got on a ladder and installed the shutters himself as I done other work. I can remember just talking to him, how educated, intelligent and sincere this man was. I'm sure that he will be missed by many, many, people.
Rose Watts
April 24, 2008
You fought a good fight, now you can rest -- God's Blessings to you.
Muffy Allison
April 24, 2008
I felt so compelled to sign Mr. Sulton's guest book after reading about him. I have chills just trying to imagine what the struggle was like for my people, but to God be the glory and I thank Him for a man so compassionate.
Henry Wofford
April 22, 2008
You have our deepest sympathy in your loss. You will be in our thoughts and
prayers. Henry D. Wofford (formerly of Orangeburg, SC)
Frank Hamilton, Jr.
April 22, 2008
There are two things a person can take with them beyond this mortal life, a good name within their community and a reputation for integrity. This is certainly true of Mr. Sulton. May his soul find repose and may God's grace sustain his family and friends during this time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy,
The Hamilton & Pequette families
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