Robert was born September 26, 1947 in Flushing, NY to the late Robert Searil Sutherland, Sr. and Eleanor Fredrickson Sutherland.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Bonnie Childs and Cynthia Seaver.
Robert is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patty Sutherland; son, Michael Sutherland and wife, Christine; daughter, Lucinda Ambriano and husband, Robert; brother, Lloyd Sutherland and wife, Christine; four grandchildren, Antonia, Nina, Caroline, and Lizzy; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 6pm - 8pm Friday, August 6, 2021 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC 27502.
A funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Apex Funeral Home Chapel, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC 27502.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Condolences may be sent to ApexFuneral.net