Robert L. Sutton

Robert L. Sutton passed away on March 20, 2019, at the age of 96 in Brenham, Texas where he resided with his daughter, Jill, and son-in-law Jim Conway.  Robert was born and raised in Adrian, Michigan. In his early life he worked for Stubnitz-Green Spring Corp. as a master machinist. He retired in 1980 and entered the Peace Corp.  He was appointed to Antigua in the West Indies.  After three years in the Peace Corp. he took a position with the Antigua State College where he taught for 23 years.  Robert loved the people of Antigua and the time he spent there. He was preceded in death by; two brothers, Joe and Albert; five sisters, Edith, Mary, Ellen, Marcella, Katherine; and grandson, Scott Mustain. Robert is survived by; three daughters, Sally McCormick (William) of Greensboro, North Carolina, Danah Peterson (John) of Portage, Indiana, and Jill Conway (James) of Brenham, Texas; and a son, Sidney.  He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.  Robert is also survived by a special friend, Blondell Benjamin of Antigua. Arrangements will be handled by J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home in Adrian, Michigan.  There will be a visitation on Monday, March 25th, from 5 PM until 7 PM at the funeral home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 305 Division St, Adrian, MI at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 26th, followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery. There will be a small luncheon at St. Mary’s following the burial. Bob loved to travel and took his children all over the USA to see the many sights our country has to offer. He also loved to eat and once said that without bacon and candy life wouldn’t be worth living. 

Thanks for all the memories, Dad. Rest in Peace. 

Sally, Danah, Jill and Sid

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