Charlie C. Sutton

Charlie C. Sutton, 93, of McPherson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at The Cedars, McPherson. Prior to retirement, he was the manager of the men's department for the J.C. Penney store in Beatrice, NE. He has been a McPherson resident since 1991, formerly of Beatrice, NE.

He was born on May 16, 1919, in Ewing, VA, the son of Bishop and Mary (Jones) Sutton. He graduated from high school in Ewing, Virginia. On April 5, 1947, Charlie was united in marriage to Wilma E. Frantz in Elgin, IL.

He was a member of the McPherson Church of the Brethren, Church Moderator at the Holmesville Church of the Brethren near Beatrice, NE, Trustee of McPherson College, and Secretary of the Nebraska Council of Churches.

Survivors include: wife, Wilma of the home; sister, Wanda Mullen of Hillsboro, OH; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Sewell, Wallace, and Dick, and sisters, Readith Williams and Edna Kashuba.

A memorial service will be at 11:15 AM, Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the McPherson Church of the Brethren with Pastor Chris Whitacre officiating. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation.

Memorial donations may be given to the McPherson Church of the Brethren in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charlie C. Sutton please visit our Sympathy Store.