William Lynn Sutton
W. Lynn Sutton, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee died peacefully, Monday, July 30, 2012, surrounded by family and close friends.
He was born July 19, 1947, in Greeneville, Tennessee. Mr. Sutton was co- owner of Peters-Starr Insurance Inc. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1965 and attended Austin Peay State University. He played football for both schools and was Captain of the ORHS team. He was a long-time member of Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge where he faithfully served as deacon, choir member and Sunday School teacher. He was a gentle and kind man who was well known for his captivating smile.
Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by his father, Joe Rogers Sutton and father-in-law, Greer Bryant.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Debbie Bryant Sutton; his mother, Etta Teague Sutton of Oak Ridge; stepson, Andy Rader and wife, Lyndsay, of Knoxville; brother, Leslie Sutton and wife, Nellaine, of Knoxville; sister, Jodie Castellani and husband, Marc, of Concord, N.C.; three grandchildren, Paige Rader, Neil Rader and Brooke Rader, who knew him as "Pop Pop;" mother-in-law, Betty Bryant of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Denise Bryant of Maryville; niece, Amy McKeehan and husband, Brian, of Knoxville and their children, Molly and Matthew; and nephews, Ryan Sutton and wife, Sheri, of Knoxville, Jordan and Michael Castellani of Concord, N.C., and Dane Plemons of Knoxville.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Central Baptist Church of Oak Ridge. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Glenn Ellis and Dr. Tom Melzoni of Dayton, Ohio, officiating.
A graveside service will be held at 11a.m. Friday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.
The family asks that any memorials be in the form of contributions to Central Baptist Church, 130 Providence Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.