Walter J. Sutton Obituary
The passing of Walter J. Sutton (Walstonburg, North Carolina) occurred on August 7, 2026. Walter, born on May 22, 1932, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter J. Sutton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Sutton and Sudie Mae Tripp Sutton; his wife Faye Dildy; his granddaughter Lauren Sutton Woodward; and his siblings, Roy Lee Sutton, Bobby Sutton, Patty Sutton Strickland and Marie Sutton Bailey.
He is survived by: his children, Walter Steve Sutton (Judy), Joseph K. Sutton (Sheryl) and Janice Sutton Hinson (Jim); his grandchildren, Jonathan Sutton (Leslie), Jennifer Suggs (Phillip), Stacy Cobb (Ethan), Amanda Whitlow (Robert) and Jamie Hinson; and his sister Myrna Strickland. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the University of Mount Olive, 634 Henderson Street, Mount Olive, NC 28365.
