Johnnie Sutton, was born on February 9, 1953 to Joshua Sutton Sr. and Hazel Sutton in Dallas, Texas. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother; James Elmo.
Johnnie is survived by his wife of 47 years DeAnn Sutton, sons; James Sutton and wife Shonda and Dale Sutton and wife Tayrnn, daughter; Kimberly Kerry and husband Nick, nine grandchildren; Luke, Wyatt, Brett, Lillie, Ramsie, Maisie, Finley, Colton and Jordan, brother; Joe Sutton and wife Charolette.
Johnnie and DeAnn moved to East Texas in August of 1975. Johnnie started working at Tyler Pipe Industries where he worked on and repaired Industrial and Heavy equipment for the next 43 and 1/2 years. Johnnie enjoyed his work and retired from Tyler Pipe on January 31, 2019.
Johnnie thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He loved working on his truck, tinkering in his shop and mowing his pasture. He liked taking his wife to work and having breakfast or lunch with the "guys" at Uncle Bubba's. He loved sitting in his recliner aggravating Bruce the pug dog. He loved watching his family and enjoyed his time spent with his grand kids.