Don R. Sutch's Obituary
Don Russell Sutch passed away May 18, 2025 at Methodist Hospital Germantown Tennessee after a brave battle with leukemia. He was born January 9 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland to Richard Sutch and Marie Sutch Underwood.
He moved to Memphis in 1960 and graduated from OakHaven high school class of 1967. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy where he served overseas for four years. After the Navy, he continued his education at Memphis State University, where he obtained a bachelor degree in engineering, and was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. While in college, he met and married the love of his life Julie Akins in 1979. They had two beautiful daughters Jennifer Sutch Slager (Joseph) and Stephanie Anne Sutch. Don is also survived by his sister Sharon Sutch Williams (Glenn) and the light of his life, his grandson, William Grant Slager.
Don had a strong Christian life and was a member of the Colonial Park United Methodist Church. Don was always available to help anyone and everyone. You rarely saw him without a tool in his hand and a smile on his face. He never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. We know he will have peace in heaven in the loving arms of his mother, father, and his wonderful wife, Julie.
The family invites friends to gather Thursday May 22, 2025, for visitation starting at 11:00am. Services will follow at 12:00pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery 5668 Poplar Ave Memphis, Tn 38119.
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