James E Sutton

He was born on September 12, 1934, in Leoma, TN to James Elmore Sutton and Jane Esther Durrett Sutton. He married Norma Jean Watson on October 9, 1954, in Corinth, MS. Jim worked as a construction worker most of his career beginning as a laborer, and then he worked for Becker Bros as a truck driver, retiring in 1994. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Union. Jim took pleasure in hunting, fishing, and watching sports. Also, Jim loved tomatoes when they were in season. Most of all, he relished his time at family gatherings.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Infant son; Sister Margaret Sutton; 2 grandsons and 1 great-granddaughter.

Jim is survived by his wife of 71 years Norma Watson; children Diane (Thunder) Hornsby of Creve Coeur, IL, Mike (Mary) Sutton of East Peoria, IL, Donna (Bill) Willett of Germantown Hills, IL, Gary (Debbie) Sutton of East Peoria, IL, Jay (Lynn) Sutton of East Peoria, IL; Sister Valeria Newton of Peoria, IL; Brother J.C. Sutton of Leoma, TN. Seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be 1pm on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at Fall River Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Fall River Cemetery Fund : 10 Wilburn Mill Rd, Leoma, Tn 38468