Gordon Lou Sutton, of Schoolcraft, MI passed away on September 21, 2019 at the age of 72. Gordon was born on September 11, 1947 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was the son of Garlef and Beryl (Prosser) Sutton. Gordon graduated from Mattawan High School in June 1966. He then joined the Army in November 1966 – November 1969.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Garlef and Beryl Sutton and his brother Lloyd Sutton. He is survived by his two sons: Scott (Shawn) Sutton; and Gary (LeAnne) Sutton. He is also survived by his sister Sondra (James) Shilling.
Gordon is being cremated and will have a graveside memorial gathering on Saturday, October 12 at 11:00 AM at the Schoolcraft Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the American Legion, located at 425 East Clay Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49087. Please visit Gordon’s webpage at www.avinkcremation.com where you can read updated service information, sign the guestbook and share a memory.
The family is being assisted by the Avink Funeral Home and Cremation Society, 129 South Grand Street, Schoolcraft, MI 49078 (269-679-5622). To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gordon Lou Sutton please visit our sympathy store.