John A Sutton's Obituary
John A. “Bud†Sutton, 76 retired oilfield service operator, died October 7, 2008, in Kingman Kansas. Bud was born May 29, 1932 to Homer and Mary “Scott†Sutton at Douglass Kansas.
He married Jeannine Barnes on September 28, 1957. A cowboy and farmer in his early life, he moved to Russell in 1959 to work for Murfin Drilling Company and find a better life for his wife and growing family. He then struck out on his own to start General Roustabout Service in Russell which he operated for 16 years before retiring.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannine.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Shelley Sutton, Topeka, KS
Daughter and Son In Law: Shawnna and Mike Kaufman, Kingman, KS
Grandson: Joshua Kaufman, Kingman, KS
Sister and Brother In Law: Frances and John Renfro, Douglass, KS
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 10, 2008 at the Longton Cemetery, with Pastor Lester Zook officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 PM Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Zimmerman Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, KS. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kingman County Council on Aging, and the First Mennonite Youth, Pretty Prairie, and may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233, Howard KS. 67349.
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