Clifford W. Sutton
November 23, 1899 - May 8, 2004

 

Location: Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette, Ohio
Visitation: Monday, May 10, 2004 from 4-8 p.m.
Service: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 @ 1:00 p.m.
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci, Michigan

 

Clifford W. Sutton, age 104, of Meridian Rd. Waldron, Michigan passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio. He was born on November 23, 1899, in Chesterfield Township, Ohio to Herbert F. and Viola (Powers) Sutton. He married Herma F. Sayers on December 25, 1923, and she preceded him in death on October 30, 1999.

Clifford was a life long farmer and retired from Wauseon Woodworking in 1973 with over 14 years in the carpentry service. He was the oldest surviving Fayette High School graduate, Class of 1917, and was a member of Fayette United Methodist Church. Clifford and his wife, Herma wintered in Bradenton, Florida and they enjoyed camping, fishing and traveling together.

Surviving Clifford is one daughter, Janice (Ralph) Figgins, one son, Wendell (Margaret) Sutton all of Fayette; four grandchildren, Melinda (Bill) Payne of Clyde, Ohio, Timothy (Carol) Figgins of Fayette, Luann Bacon of Fayette and Karen (Milton) Whitmer of Maumee, Ohio; ten great grandchildren, Lesley, Joel, Miles, Jared, Mallory, Tyler, Treasure, Rachael, Rebekah and Jared, one great great grandson, Caleb. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Funeral services for Clifford Sutton will be Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at Eagle Funeral Home in Fayette, Ohio with Rev. James Hopkins officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will be Monday, May 10, 2004 from 4-8 p.m.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may make memorial contributions to Fayette United Methodist Church or charity of donor's choice.