Stanley Sutton

Mr. Stanley Sutton, 82, of Newnan, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Born June 14, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter James Sutton and the late Sarah Jewell Couch Sutton. Stanley grew up in the East Newnan Village, and he fondly recalled happy memories growing up with his many friends. He was a humble, hardworking man. He was a carpenter by trade, and his sons grew up working with him in the summers, where they learned the value of hard work, honesty, and integrity. After he retired, he dedicated himself to maintaining the building and grounds of his beloved church, East Newnan Baptist. He was a wonderful father and grandfather who greatly loved his family. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Sutton-Beall.

Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Sutton (Angie), Terry Sutton (Jennifer), Christopher Sutton (Amy); grandchildren, Lindsey Sutton, Lauren Holloway (Jeff), Trip Smallwood (Heather), Sutton Beall, Sarah Inzana (Ernie), Anna Shelton (Connor), Will Sutton, Emily Whitney (Joseph), Jessica Butler (Vincent) and Savanna Sutton; 10 great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Barry Beall (Beth).

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at East Newnan Baptist Church with Dr. Anthony Langley and Reverend Frank Powers officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service, on Wednesday at the church.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Monarch House and Guiding Light Hospice for the love and care he received.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to East Newnan Baptist Church, 14 Pearl Springs Trail, Newnan, GA 30263.

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