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11/05/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Horace Sutton
Horace Leland Sutton
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Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this Saturday.
Horace Sutton,
father of
Sue Sutton Richardson ('62) of CA,
Lee Sutton ('64) of TN, and
Winkie Sutton Stratton of WA, passed away
in Newport News on Tuesday, November 1, 2011,
at the age of 95.
From the Daily Press - 11/05/11:
Horace L. Sutton, Jr.
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A service to celebrate his life
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at The Chesapeake Retirement
Community, with a reception to follow. Burial will be private.
Published in the Daily Press from November 05 to November 06, 2011.
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November 05, 2011 There are shipbuilders...and then there are SHIPBUILDERS. Horace Sutton was one of the latter; a man dedicated to his craft. And also a pioneer; one of the Newport News Shipbuilding fledgling 'nukes' who went to Idaho in the mid-1950's to build the prototype for ENTERPRISE. When he returned to Newport News, Horace applied his considerable talents to the ENTERPRISE herself. I first met him around 1958, when he was a leader in the carrier's nuclear test team. Then worked directly for him in the mid-1960s and quickly learned to have ALL the details before bothering him with a problem.. In 2001, when the NNS nuclear test engineers held a reunion, we were given a semi-technical 'overview' presentation. Horace, 82 at the time, asked question after question, getting into the nitty-gritty of it all. As he always did. The presenter was surprised. Those of us who knew him were not. The icon we mostly referred to as HLS still 'had it'. Fate prompted me to arrange to have lunch with him and a few others when I was last in Newport News (mid October). An enjoyable occasion, and obviously extremely timely (although we had no idea...). Not a bad way to end my 53 years of association with HLS. Not bad at all. Now, I envision him wearing a halo, albeit one shaped like the obsolete 1940's 'soup bowl' hard hat that was his trademark on the waterfront. Goodbye, SHIPBUILDER!
I worked with Horace for many
years at Newport News
Shipbuilding. He was a very
intelligent man with a high
degree of professionalism, as
well as an enjoyable
personality. He had a long life
and may his family be consoled
to know his fellow workers
respected him and recognized his
many positive contributions to
the shipyard.
Dear Lee & Judy,
Dear Sutton Family,
I was saddened to find your father's obituary in this morning's paper. At the same time the accompanying picture, showing his warm smile, reminded me of many pleasant encounters I had with him, and your mother, at First Presbyterian and afterwards. Your dad was always gracious, good-humored, and kind. His pride and love for all of you was likewise always present. I saw him at the Chesapeake over a year ago. In typical fashion, he came right over and greeted me, and we enjoyed briefly catching up. I'm grateful to have known both of your parents. And I pray that you will find comfort and strength from your bonds with them. Dearest Sue, Lee and
Winkie,
Lee and Family,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of
your father. My condolences to all
the family. God be with you during
this difficult time.
Know my thoughts
and prayers are with you. ~ Stacy Dorn Davis Farewell My
friend, Rest in Peace! Marshall Clarke Lee and Judy,
your dad was such a special person. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you. He lived a wonderful life and produced an
amazing family. May your memories of this wonderful person
sustain you in the days to come. Bill and Nancy Tompkins
Dear Lee and Judy,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sue, Lee & Winkie,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We were neighbors on 15th Street. Your dad was an incredible man, and I know he will be missed by so many. ~ Susie (Overton) Jones, Smithfield, Virginia
Lee and Judy.... our thoughts
and prayers are with you now. Hope to see you soon..... love
you,
~ Susan and Fred Norris,
Yorktown, Virginia
~ Lily, Yorktown, Virginia
~ Phil
Hammond, Florida November 10, 2011
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Sutton family and their friends at this difficult time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley Harty
My Jesus, I Love Thee
Words by William Ralph Featherston (23 July 1846 - 20 May 1873), 1864 - age 16
Music by
Adoniram Judson Gordon
(19 Apr 1836 - 02 Feb 1895), 1876
My Jesus, I love
thee, I know thou art mine;
for thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
I love thee because thou hast first loved me,
and purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree;
I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
In mansions of glory and endless delight;
I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright;
I'll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;
if ever I loved thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh172.sht - 11/05/11
Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04