Lloyd E. Sutton

OBITUARY

LLOYD E. SUTTON

DECEMBER 22, 1922 - DECEMBER 11, 2015

Lloyd E. Sutton was born to Wilford Sutton and Eliza Sarnes on December 22, 1922 in Nuts River District in the Parish of St Thomas, Jamaica W.I.

He attended Morant Bay School, St. Thomas, Jamaica, and later Icalda Taylor School of Music in Kingston, Jamaica W.I, where he achieved the Grade 5 Higher Certificate from The Associated Board of The Royal School of Music, London England

Lloyd moved to Kingston where he worked at P A Benjamin Manufacturing Co., a pioneer Herbal Drug Manufacturer in Jamaica, and then in 1943 he joined the Jamaica Battalion of The British Army, serving in Jamaica. He served in the Corps of Drums and was promoted through the ranks from private to the rank of Drum Major; on the completion of engagement in 1953 he moved to the Department of Correctional Services - General Penitentiary where he worked as Correspondence Clerk to the Superintendent.

Lloyd married Beryl Louise Bourne on March 18, 1944 and had four children, Rhona, Carl, Paulette (Hope), Peter & adopted son Earl. Peter passed on February 7, 2014 and Beryl on August 30, 2008 - after over 64 years together. He raised many other children - nieces, nephews and mentored many young adults. Lloyd also became the guardian of his two younger sisters - Alice McNeil (deceased) and Cecelin Chevers after their mother died in March of 1943.

In addition to his regular avocation, Lloyd was active in the church in Jamaica, at Arnold Road Methodist Church where he served on the Choir, and he formed the 62nd Company of the Boys Brigade (Christian uniformed youth organization originating in the United Kingdom) for which he served as its first Captain. He was a member of the St. Johns Ambulance Brigade, served as Secretary of the Jamaica Legion - General Penitentiary Branch; he was a regular contributor to the Jamaica Daily Gleaner & Star news Papers - wrote and contributing articles relevant to Correctional Officers, Veterans and his community.

Lloyd migrated from Jamaica to the U.S.A. Bronx, NY in 1968 and started a new life and career, while still continuing to serve in the areas of his passion - church, writing, music and people. He worked temporarily for ABC Inventory as Inventory Clerk and later for Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Certified Public Accounting Firm at the Executive Office, in NYC - he joined the Administration Department & served as Supervisor of Mail Services & Distribution Departments - 17 years until 1985. Lloyd continued to serve the Church as a member of the Choir of Crawford United Methodist Church, Bronx, NY.

Lloyd relocated to Miami Florida on July 27, 1986 and joined the Norland United Methodist, serving on the Choir; he also served 3 years as Secretary of the Administration Board. In June 1994 he wrote and published the hymn "Father Bless This Place"

Lloyd E was a loving husband; father, brother, uncle and friend to all. He was the "go to" person in the extended family and community for advice. He was always concerned about the welfare of his family members and relatives. He led by example and was a tower of strength to all.

Lloyd had many major illnesses requiring surgery, but he bounced back from each like the "soldier" he was. He fought a great battle ending on December 11, 2015 when he passed on quietly at home.

Lloyd leaves to mourn children Rhona, Carl, Paulette (Hope) and Earl, sister Cecelin Chevers, nieces and nephews, ten Grand Children, seventeen Great Grand children, other Relatives and Friends.

"May his soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him "

"Miss Me But Let Me Go"

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me

I want no rites in a gloom-filled room

Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little-but not too long

And not with your head bowed low

Remember the love that we once shared

Miss me-but let me go

For this is a journey that we all must take

And each must go alone.

It's all part of the Master's plan

A step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick of heart

Go to the friends we know

And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds

Miss me but let me go.

Author: Anonymous