Harry St. Clair Sutton

Harry St. Clair Sutton, 78, of Newport passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.

A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tom Supplee officiating. A private Interment will be held at later date at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Harry was raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi and attended Mississippi State University, and he then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at Cherry Point where he met Bonnie, his beloved wife of 54 years.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for almost 10 years and was a  honorably discharged Staff Sergeant. Following his military service, he lived in Jacksonville, FL, where he worked for IBM before owning and operated his own business, and also worked as a part-time paramedic and fireman. He retired from civil service at NADEP at Cherry Point in 2002.

He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who's favorite past time was hunting and relaxing at his cabin in the Virginia Mountains.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Garner Sutton of the home; two daughters, Patricia Sutton Chisenhall, and Melissa Leigh Sutton both of Newport; two granddaughters, Samantha Niccole Chisenhall, and Peyton Alexis Stephens both of Newport; and brother, Gordon C. Sutton, Jr. of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Lynne Sutton; and parents, Gordon C. and Patricia Christine Pettway Sutton.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the RAAB Clinic, 302 Medical Park Ct., Morehead City, NC 28557.