Ruley Sutton

Ruley Sutton, 86, died April 7, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born May 10, 1933 to Jessie Sutton Hewitt in Sequoyah County. He was a Korean War Army Veteran. He built a successful furniture business in Fort Smith called Union Furniture Manufacturing that lasted for 60 years.

He was a member of Harvest Time Church for decades. He loved watching sports, and his favorite teams were the Razorbacks, Cardinals, and the Cowboys. He also played golf and loved to watch it as well. Above all he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who had an immense love for his family. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Ruley is survived by his wife of 67 years, Myrtle Sutton of Fort Smith; two sons, DeWayne Sutton and wife Trudy of Van Buren, Jeffery Sutton and wife Andrea of Van Buren; four grandchildren, Bryan Sutton, Seth Spaulding, Mitzi George and husband Brandon, and Eric Sutton and wife Beth; and one great-grandchild, Mason George.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bryan Sutton, Seth Spaulding, Eric Sutton, Brandon George, Bill Zipp, Larry Bailey, and David Morgan.