Obituaries

September 13, 1928 to November 7, 2015

FRANCESVILLE - Calvin James "Jim" Sutton, 87, of Francesville, passed away at 2:45 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 13, 1928 in rural Gilboa Township, Benton County, to the late BenjaminLewis and Annabelle Shultz Sutton.  He married Velma Hoppe on March 10, 1950 in Wolcott. She survives. 

Survivors include: 

Charmi (Danny) Bishop, Francesville, Daughter 
Daniel (Cindy) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
Beth (Chris) Cummins, Francesville, Daughter 
Alan (Lori) Sutton, Francesville, Son 
8 Grandchildren 
12 Great Grandchildren 
3 Step Grandchildren 
3 Step Great Grandchildren 
Sarah Fields, Wolcott, Sister 
David (Leanne) Sutton, Wolcott, Brother 
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Benjamin Sutton, Brother 
Bertha Nottingham, Sister 
Lorena Poindexter, Sister 
Joshua Ewing Sutton, Brother 
Robert Sutton, Brother 
Hazel Wright, Aunt 
Lloyd Collins, Aunt 
Judy Johnson, Aunt 

Mr. Sutton graduated from Gilboa High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a cook on a navy ship during the Korean Conflict. He was a 61-year member of the Francesville American Legion. Until his health began to fail, he participated in military honors for numerous local veterans. He retired as a lineman supervisor from NIPSCO after 32 years. At NIPSCO, he was fondly known as Cal to his co-workers and friends. He was a very hard worker, who was well respected for the way he could handle his crew and always complete the job (even when it was done his way). Before working for NIPSCO, he worked as a farmhand. After retirement, he worked as courier for Alliance Bank, truck driver for Ginrich Elevator, delivery man for Red Carpet and driver for Parkview Haven Retirement Home. He also worked with his son Alan at Sutton Graphics. 

Mr. Sutton was a former leader for the Boy Scouts of America in Goodland and Medaryville. He enjoyed teaching scouts many important life skills was very influential to many young men. He especially enjoyed the camping and Pinewood Derby Races. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially gardening and taking care of his lawn. He was very handy and was known to mark his tools in his own special way with blue paint. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a mentor and a friend who you could always count on. He will be dearly missed. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services. 

Memorial donations may be given to Franciscan Health Rensselaer Hospice.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.