Vernon (Gene) Sutton

Vernon (Gene) Sutton, age 79, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2014. Gene was born on Nov. 20, 1934 in Howard County, Ark. He was a graduate of Sheridan High School. After high school he served in the US Army. Upon completion of his military service, he moved to Fordyce where he spent 42 years as a distributor for Flowers Bakery's until his retirement. Gene loved life and his family. He was faithful servant/member of Beech Grove Baptist Church as well as an avid fisherman and sports fan. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Mattie Sutton; siblings, Floy McKinney, Maxine Smith, Euless Sutton, Erma Schooley, Fern Marshall; and son-in-law, George Crump. He is survived by his wife, Ann Sutton; daughter, Vicki Crump of Cabot; and son, Chris Sutton (Camille) of Cary, N.C.; grandchildren, Kinley Crump, Colton Crump, Hayley Crump, Alex Sutton and Christopher Sutton. Gene's grandson, Colton was a dedicated caregiver to him in his time of need. Extended family: Cliff Quarles (Jonna) and Blu Quarles (Katy) of Bearden; Peggy Maynard (Tim) of White Hall; grandchildren, Michael Richey, Dylan Quarles, Kadi Cardenas, Arika Cardenas, C.J. Quarles, Brittany (Erich) Raburn, Tyler Maynard, Harlee Ferrell, London Leach; and three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday 6-8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Beech Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Petty officiating. Burial will follow at Thornton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Beech Grove Baptist Church building fund. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.