Elbert “Elmo” Sutton, age 72, of Ledbetter, Kentucky, passed away at his residence at 3:38 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Elbert was born in Evansville, Indiana on February 2, 1951 to the late Calvin D. and Bertha Marie Martin Sutton. Elmo was a retired mechanic from Honeywell. He enjoyed attenting auctions and restoring cars. He had a passion for Volkswagen cars. Elmo was quiet the handyman, he loved painting houses and doing renovations. Elmo’s hobby of attending auctions, led him to colleting antiques and automobile licenses plates. Elbert was of the Baptist faith. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Elbert is survived by his special companion, Veronica Sue Coleman of Ledbetter, Kentucky; daughter, Nancy Elizabeth Sutton of Metropolis, Illinois; two sons, Gregory Allen Sutton of Benton, Kentucky, and Eric Lynn Sutton of Metropolis, Illinois; sister, Robin Murphy of Illinois; three brothers, William Sutton of Metropolis, Illinois, Michael Sutton of Metropolis, Illinois, and Steve Sutton of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Melanie Ann Sutton; five brothers, James Sutton, Thomas Sutton, Calvin D. Sutton, Jr., Douglas Sutton, and Johnny Sutton.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Metropolis Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jeff Russell and Ronica Woodward officiating.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.
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