Edward Earl "Tink" Sutton

Edward Earl (Tink) Sutton Obituary

Tink Sutton , 89,  of Newton Grove , passed peacefully at his home  on Friday morning,  April 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rodney and Ophelia Strickland Sutton; his son, Linwood Earl Sutton; brothers Horace Sutton, Rodney Sutton, Jr. and Elbert Sutton. 

Tink is survived by his wife of 64 years,  Edna Earl Sutton; daughter, LaBreeska Darden, husband Jonathan Darden, granddaughters; Mackenzie and Amberlie; Daughter-in-law,  Charmane Sutton; granddaughter Amy Johnson, husband AJ Johnson and children Aaron, Alyssa and Ashlyn; grandson Lance Sutton, wife Carrie Sutton and children Olivia, Naomi and Kyle.   Brother, Ralph Sutton, wife Joan. Numerous nieces & nephews. 

A visitation will be held on Monday, April  27th from 12:00-1:00pm at Dunn Funeral Home in Newton Grove. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm. Burial service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery immediately following.

Tink was a long time resident of Newton Grove. He poured his heart and soul into everything he did in life. Over the years he has worked with Architect Precast, operated R&E construction with his brother Ralph, operated his own trucking company, run the IGA in Newton Grove, worked building bridges with Crowder construction, & worked with Sherrill Williams .

The Tink Sutton family would especially like to thank Liberty Home Care &  Hospice for their loving care.  

Dunn Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Edward Earl Sutton.

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