Edward Lee Sutton,

Edward Lee Sutton IV, 52, passed away peacefully from this Life with his mother by his side on June 18, 2013 at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida following complications due to a May 10, 2013 motor vehicle accident. Ed Lee was an avid sportsman. He loved fishing, hunting, baseball, and lived life to the fullest. Ed Lee was a collector of books and was especially an avid reader of history. Ed Lee was an excellent cook and he most enjoyed sharing his culinary dishes with friends and family. He worked at the Clara White Mission where he taught Construction to homeless Veterans and other homeless people who were seeking a vocation to better themselves. Before working at Clara White, Ed Lee worked in the City's Youth Build Program and The Housing Partnership before their Federal Funding was discontinued. Again, he found fulfillment in helping other people. Throughout the City his craftsmanship can be found in the hundreds of wheelchair ramps that he designed and built for those in need. Ed Lee partnered with Habijax of Jacksonville in much of their work throughout the City. His willingness and desire to be of service was evident in the manner in which he conducted his life. Ed Lee was born December 29, 1960 in Kinston, N. C. and lived in New Bern, N. C. until moving to Morehead City, N. C in the 1970's, and attended West Carteret High School. Along his life journey, Ed Lee made many great and true friends who will miss his keen wit and jovial ways. Ed is predeceased in death by his father Edward Lee “Ed” Sutton III and his step-father, William Allen “Bill” Stirrett. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Boyd “Bunny” Stirrett of Jacksonville, FL; brother Frank “Hobie” (Joan) Sutton, nephews Harley, Alex and Codey Sutton of El Cajon, CA; son Edward Lee “E.J.” (Casey) Sutton V and granddaughter Nevaeh of Olean, NY; step brothers Michael (Lori) Stirrett and Timothy (Joanne) Stirrett of Jacksonville, FL; step sisters Deanne (Danny) Lewis and Susanne (Jimmy) Tillman of St. Augustine, FL ; aunt and uncle Joyce and Charles Granger of DeLand, FL; and many cousins in Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, and Michigan. Ed Lee treasured his family and many friends who will truly miss his smile and presence. Although we still needed him in our lives, we know that the Lord needed him more. We rest in peace knowing that as Ed Lee stands in the presence of God, God is telling him "Well Done, my son, you have served Me well"! We Love and Miss You, Ed Lee.The family wishes to Thank the Doctors, Nurses and Chaplin in the 3rd floor Critical Care Unit at Memorial Hospital for your dedication and tender loving care of our loved one. We deeply appreciate all that you did for him while he was under your care. Thank You and God Bless.Arrangements with Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211 are incomplete at this time. However, a Memorial Service is expected to be held sometime in July. Memorial contributions can be made in Ed Lee Sutton's name to Clara White Mission, 613 W. Ashley Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202.