Max Sutton, age 75, of Gordo, AL passed away April 22, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Liberty Cemetery on Ray Bass road in Gordo with Bro. Jeremy Woolbright officiating and Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Melvin, Marvin, Murray and Mike Sutton; sister, Mary McGarity; brothers-in-law, Michael Parrish and Malcolm Kerr and sister-in -law, Louise Sutton.
Survivors include his four brothers, Marshall Sutton (Faye) of Gordo, AL, Milton Sutton and Morris Gene Sutton of Carrollton, AL and Marty Sutton (Glenda) of Elrod, AL; four sisters, Mickie Kerr of Fresno, CA, Melba Parrish of Eutaw, AL, Mable Price (Ricky) of Satsuma, AL and Margie Faye Woolbright (Terry) of Gordo, AL and a host of nieces and nephews.
Max was born October 5, 1946 in Gordo, Alabama to the late Floyd Sutton and Lena Pate Sutton. He was employed by Gulf States Paper Corp. for nine years before becoming a full-time farmer. Max was a hard worker and loved all things farm related. He will be greatly missed by all.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Stephens, Steve Stephens, Ricky Sutton, John Morgan Sutton, Joshua Bonner and Jason Bryant.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Bonner and Otis McCool.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.