Richard Donald Sutton, 61, passed away on May 7, 2016 at his home.  He was born in South Carolina on February 3 .1955 to the late Thomas Ed Sutton and Bertha Gregory Minter.  Richard was a brick mason by trade.  He loved his family dearly but most of all he loved his newborn grandson most of all.  He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 2 PM at Tri-City Baptist Church. 

Richard is survived by his daughter, Traci Sutton; grandson, Liam Richard Smith; step-daughter, Michelle Meeks; brothers, Bubba, Scottie and Thomas Sutton; sister, Nancy Sutton.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fair Funeral Home; P.O. Box 337, Eden NC  27289 to help with final funeral expenses.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com