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Melvin Lee "Linky" Sutton

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SUTTON Melvin Lee "Linky" Melvin Lee Sutton "Linky" was born February 6, 1942, to the union of James and Catherine Sutton in Toledo, OH. He went home to be with his heavenly father on December 27, 2006. Melvin attended Toledo Public Schools. He chose to further his education in Dayton, OH in the carpentry field. He was formerly employed at Picklin Steel and Chrysler. Hobbies included golf, skating, and dancing to music. Melvin was baptized at an early age later becoming a member of New Hope Baptist Church under Pastor Odell Brown. He is preceded in death by his father, James Sutton Sr.; brothers, Tanner, Keith, LaCone, and Edward Sutton, and grandson, Marvin Jackson Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory sons, Melvin Jackson Sr., Marvin Jackson Sr. (Pascha) and Omar Sutton; daughter, Shawna Sutton; mother, Catherine Sutton; brothers, James Sr., Gerry, Jerome, and Thomas Sutton; sisters, LVerne Sutton, Twilya Lucas, Alma Sutton Smith, Michelle (Chris) Owens, and Debra (James) Wilson; grandchildren, Melvin D. Jackson, Melvin Jackson Jr., and Jabari Jackson; godson, Jamond Neal; special friends, Patricia Bitticks of Toledo and Ruby Moore of Sweetwater, TN. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 6, 2007, at 9 a.m. at New Hop Baptist Church. Visitation will be Friday 6-8 p.m. at The House of Day Funeral Services Chapel. Sign register book at www.houseofday.com .

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Published by The Blade on Jan. 4, 2007.

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James (Jabbo Jim) McKinney

January 6, 2007

Sorry to hear of your loss, and you have my deepest symphathy. Linky and I go way back. He was a dear friend and an old running,and golfing buddy of mine. I will miss him dearly.

Louis E. & Vicki R. Weston

January 4, 2007

May the comforting hand of the Lord be placed on "Sooky" and the Sutton family at this most hurting hour.

Alfred Dale

January 4, 2007

Melvin&Marvin we are so sorry about the loss of your Dad,you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Uncle Al,Aunt Marilyn
John,Maria&Eldwin
AKA
Tino,Tink&Tono

Donna M Jordan

January 4, 2007

Dear Shawna and family

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Marica(aunt Jean Ann) Jackson

January 4, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Willie (Sonny) Edwards Sr.

January 4, 2007

To Miss Catherine and all the Sutton & Jackson Families, I am grieved to read about Linky passing away. I pray that God will give you all strength and comfort during this very difficult time.

Your former Palmwood next door neighbor.

Sonny (Willie Edwards Sr.)

charlie lowe

January 4, 2007

God Bless You Joe, and your family

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