Stephen E. Sutton Sr.

Stephen E. Sutton, Sr., 59, danced into Heaven on Monday, August 6, 2012 after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born November 29, 1952, to the late J.B. and Adelle Sutton in Ganado, Texas. He was a devoted husband, Daddy, Pawpaw, and friend to many. He had a beautiful smile and an infectious laugh. He loved to barbeque brisket for family and friends, going to the rodeo, and ministering to all who would listen. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan and enjoyed football Saturdays with his children shouting “HUSKER POWER!” He worked for the Victoria Independent School District as an Educational Diagnostician. He was also the former Pastor for the First Baptist Church in Inez and later founded the Crossroads Country Cowboy Church. He was genuine, caring, and selfless. He began his journey with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) in 2007 and spent countless hours gathering research and speaking to others in a support group for PSP. Even in his hardest days, he witnessed to others and shared words of encouragement. “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy of Victoria; his daughters, Rachel Baker and husband, Milford, Tracy Mitchell and husband, Jackson, Sarah Cavazos and husband, Roman; his son, Stephen Sutton Jr. and wife, Alexia; and his grandchildren Darian, Samantha, Hannah, Emily, Cullen, Zane, Dreighton, Carson, Sophia, Kaine and Kylah all of Victoria. He is also survived by his sisters; Joyce Giroir of Houma, Louisiana; Gail Wolfskill of Spring, Texas; and Mary Bush of Lolita Texas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is also survived by countless other children of God who were blessed to be able to call him “Daddy or PawPaw” when they needed one. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Jerry Sutton and Bobby Sutton.A memorial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August, 11, 2012 at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with Pastor Larry Green officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations can be made to the Foundation for PSP | CBD and Related Brain Diseases. Cure PSP, 30 E. Padonia Road, Suite 201, Timonium, MD 21093. Online donations can also be made at: http://give.psp.org.