Michael Sutton has suddenly passed away on September 19, 2021, after he was involved in an automobile accident.
That weekend had been a particularly happy one for him, however. On Saturday morning, his son, Samuel, processed with his Class of 2020 classmates during commencement exercises (after a year’s delay due to the pandemic) at Wake Forest University to “formally” receive their diplomas.
Short Bio
Born on September 25, 1960, in Burlington, N.C., Michael Brent Sutton was a beloved son of Minnie Frances Branch and Benjamin Conrad Sutton.
While growing up in Murfreesboro, N.C., in Murfreesboro, N.C., he delighted with his mischievous antics and winning smile; and as a man, he was larger than life—in stature, heart, and spirit.
As of recently, he was a sales associate at Lowe’s Home Improvement and where, most importantly, he was able to watch his son—-the unequivocal joy of his life-—thrive and grow into a fine young man at Wake Forest.
Michael graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Printing Management. He was a Dean’s List graduate of Chowan College with an Associate in Arts degree in printing technology.
He held executive and sales positions with International Graphics, Vulcan Industries, and Xerox.
Survivors
Michael is survived by his most beloved son, Samuel Riley Sutton; his parents, Minnie F. Branch and Ben Sutton, Sr.; his stepmother, Valerie; and siblings and their families, Ben Sutton, Jr. (Sally, Addison, Trey); his brother Steve’s wife, Anne (Kate, Allyson); David Branch Sutton; Sara Sutton Judy (Bob); and Lindsay Sutton Beavers (Derek, Madeline, and Benjamin); and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandparents, W. Conrad and Aileen Sutton, and Douglas M. and Jessie W. Branch; as well as his beloved brother, Steven Douglas Sutton.
Funeral Arrangements
Please join us for a celebration of Michael’s life at Apex United Methodist Church on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 3 p.m. The church is located at 100 S. Hughes St., Apex, N.C. 27502.
In lieu of flowers, Samuel and the family request that memorial gifts be made in Michael’s honor to the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black marching band at Wake Forest University Marching Band, 1834 Wake Forest Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27109.