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WILLISTON - Jerry Eddie Sutton, 85, of Williston, S.C. passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. No formal services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church Williston, P.O. Box 366, Williston, S.C. 29853.
Born in Lenoir County, N.C., he was a son of the late Jerry Zorn Sutton and Ceba Jones Sutton and was married to Pocahontas Harper Sutton. Eddie joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17 and served one tour in Vietnam then later joined the U.S. Army and served two tours in Vietnam as a Green Beret in the special forces. Upon living in South Carolina, he joined the National Guard in order to receive his military retirement. He was a self-taught artist who never really shared his paintings until he was encouraged by Jim Harrison to share his talent with his friends. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Williston.
Survivors include his loving wife of 40 years, Hontas Sutton of the home; his sons, Jerry Eddie (Debby) Sutton Jr. of Mesa, AZ, Mauri Stuart (Tracie) Sutton of Gilbert, AZ, Jeffrey Jerrel (Theresa) Jernigan of Dothan, AL and James Clay (Erin) Jernigan of Summerville, S.C.; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; a brother, David (Julie) Sutton of Kinston, N.C.; sister-in-law, Judy, wife of the deceased brother Douglas Sutton; nieces, Dee Sutton and Kelly King; nephews, Timmie Sutton, Kennie Sutton, David Sutton Jr. and Casey Sutton.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit the online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
