Tom W. Sutton

Tom is lovingly remembered by his children: Connie Emery (John), Thomas C. Sutton (Michelle), and Whitney Sutton (Eric McNutt). He also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren: Drew Sutton (Fowler), Sarah Sutton (Clay Lichterman), Chris Emery (Pouneh), Audrey Frazier (Jordan), Rebecca McNutt, and Dana McNutt, along with 12 great-grandchildren: Clark Sutton, Luke Sutton, Leah Sutton, Mason Licheterman, Isaac Lichterman, Jack Emery, Cataline Ceaser, Glerys Frazier, Marcus Frazier, Shayla Frazier, Elijah McNutt, and Samual Means and one great-great-grandchild: Maylanin Ceaser.

Born on July 12, 1926, Tom shared 69 wonderful years with Wanda, the love of his life, and deeply missed her since her passing. He spent most of his career as a truck driver and remained a trusted source for the best routes—whether highways, interstates, or back roads—right up until his final days. His knowledge of the road was truly remarkable and he would never hesitate to let you know if you were traveling the “wrong” way.

Tom was a former member of Park Avenue Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, and Julington Creek Church of Christ in Jacksonville, FL. His kindness, wisdom, and love will be treasured by all who knew him.

If you would like to honor Tom, you may send flowers or make a donation in his name to The Foundation of Community Hospice and Palliative Care (https://thefoundationcares.org/give/).

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5 at 12:30pm at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue with his funeral to follow at 1:30pm at Memphis Funeral Home. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tom’s life.