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Obituary For Rev. Clarence Sutton, Sr.

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc. announces with deepest sympathy the transition of Rev. Clarence Sutton Sr. Funeral Services will be announced later by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc.

FUNERAL SERVICES: Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Christian Community Church, 5600 18th Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Family and Friends may sign the guest registry from 9:30 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at Christian Community Church.

BURIAL: Cedar Oak Memorial Park, 1401 Mimosa Park Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. We invite you to light a candle and or leave a condolences for the family.

In honor of Rev. Clarence Sutton, Sr., donations can be made to Christian Community Church Food Pantry.

Guest Book

To the family of Clarence Sutton Sr. my sincerest condolences. I just found out about your loss. He was my teacher in junior high school (Eastwood) and was my favorite and most influential teacher in my entire school career. He taught more than the subject at hand. He was such an entertaining and informative teacher. I remember when I disappointed him; his gentle and sincere correction stayed has stayed with me forever. He showed us all how to be a good person. So sorry for your (and our) loss. Amelia Myers Collins

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Condolences to Rev Sutton and his family. Great man and he will truly be missed. The connection goes back to Bibb County High school, Centerville Alabama. He performed our wedding 46th years ago this past October 16th. God bless you all. Yancy and Pamela Clark Atlanta GA

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Sincere and deep condolences to the Sutton Family from the Eady's, Isreal III, Felecia, Isreal IV and Isaiah

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Sending Heartfelt Condolences keeping Family in Prayer💜💜 Patricia Williams

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Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Rev. Clarence Sutton, Sr. Family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find Peace and comfort during this difficult time. May God continue to bless you, watch over you and keep you in His ever loving care. The Gerald D Chapman Family (Ann, Gerald and Gerald II)

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I offer my sincere condolences to the Clarence Sutton, Sr. Family. Clarence and Gwen were my college classmates and Rev. Sutton, Sr was the Senior Class President and I was the Senior Class Vice-President, Gwen (Mrs. Sutton) was the Senior Class Secretary. I last saw the both of them at our 50th Golden Class graduation in May 2017. The news of Rev. Sutton, Sr. has sadden me and several of our classmates. May God be with the Sutton Family during this difficult time and may He shine His light, love, Peace and Grace upon all of you. May the Peace of the Lord Be always with you. God's blessings. RIP my friend, and classmate, RIP Brother Clarence Sutton, Sr. Gerald D Chapman

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IN REMEMBRANCE OF MY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER, MY DEEPEST HEAR FELT SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO IS FAMILY. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT KNOWINGHE'S IN HE PRESENCE OF THE LORD.

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Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). Our deepest sympathy to Rev. Sutton's family during this difficult time. We pray that the Lord will give you comfort, peace, and strength. He was truly a dynamic pastor with vision and purpose; his ministry touched many lives -- from the very young to those elderly. He did outreach within the community before it became the trend as it is now; he was ahead of his time, to God be the glory. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. In Christ, Yvonne Giles & the Green Family

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The TCS Family extends deepest sympathy to Mrs. Gwendolyn Sutton & family. Rev. Sutton served on the Board of Education representing District 1, he was an educator, a pastor of Christian Community Church which he founded, and he was a friend. For those who personally taught, pastored or worked alongside Rev. Sutton, you know how truly committed he was to God, his family, students, school, and church but most of all the Tuscaloosa community. He was passionate about his work no matter what the calling or task at hand might be. He always brought a big, bright smile with him to Board Meetings. He never missed an opportunity to shake your hand or ask how your day was. Always willing to help in any capacity; a true blessing and shining light to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Continued Prayers for the Sutton Family - May God continue to you all in his care

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Mrs. Sutton and family, you all are in our prayers. Rev. Sutton was a kind, compassionate man, teacher, mentor,pastor and friend. He is truly missed but never forgotten. May God continue to hold and comfort your family in your hour of sorrow. Donnie & Meritha (Montgomery) Stewart and family

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Offering condolences and prayers to the family. Linda Effinger-Owens

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Rev. Sutton was a great man and leaves a great legacy. Sending hugs & love to the family. Love, Kenya Colvin and Johnnie & Lawrence Thomas

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Condolences to the Sutton family

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Condolences to the Sutton family. Deeply sorry for your lose

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My condolences and prayers to Queen Sutton and Pastor Kip Sutton and family in the transitioning of our Pastor Emeritus Sutton. His jovial and inspirational spirit will be truly missed, for no one does 1st Sunday the way he does. "Well done" good and faithful servant who loved the Lord and his church family. His smile, words of wisdom and encouragement greeted me each time we met with, "I love you sister" was so uplifting. An eternal flame will light the way as we embrace his memory, for he lives on in our hearts and spirit each day.

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My Prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family of Reverend Clarence Sutton Sr. He will most definitely be missed. Reverend Sutton set a positive example in our lives, spiritually and educationally. I'm so Blessed to have crossed paths and became a member of his congregation. This really hit us hard, but I can say this with confidence that he was a TRUE REPRESENATIVE OF CHRIST and was about EDUCATION. You will always have a very special place in our hearts , Jacqueline Cochrane ( Myra , Brandon, Trey) Hang in there SUTTON FAMILY

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The Millers are sending our deepest condolences to The Sutton Family. May you remember all the happy times you shared with him. Rev. Clarence Sutton I will be remembered by the positive things he did in our lives and in the lives of others. His prayers he prayed for us and others were heard and answered by The Lord. Thank you Lord for allowing him to be a blessing to our family.

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We weep not as those who have no hope, yet we rejoice in knowing that our dear brother, Rev. Clarence Sutton Sr. is at rest in the LORD. "He healeth the broken hearted, and bindeth up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. L.W. Bonner, Pastor

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Thank you LORD for the life and Legacy of Rev. Clarence Sutton, Sr. We offer our sincere love and prayers in memory of a "Jolly Giant Friend." The attached red candle is a reminder that Rev. Clarence Sutton, Sr. is covered by the blood of Jesus, hallelujah, praise the LORD! From: Johnny & Ruby Simon

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My heartfelt condolences to Gwen and family, Rev. Sutton was truly a special man. He was always inspiring others and reaching out to the community.He served the community as a leader,educator,and pastor. He loved his sports.The Sutton and Garner families are special, we send our love and sympathy. The Carpenters

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Sending our deepest sympathy. We are praying with you all. Psalm 23rd.. Love always, Davis Family (Pam, Angie, Ken and Khas)

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My deepest sympathy goes out to Clarence Sutton's family. He broke my heart to know that pastor sudden has moved on but at the same time God knows Best. He was such an inspiration to me and a lot more other children's from projects and school systems we will always remember the job that he left behind well done may you rest in peace.

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My deepest condolence goes out to the family or whatever Clarence Sutton. I was so heartbroken when I found out of the passing of Mr son. He was such an inspiration to me in a lot more of us project children's I remember when he was coaching and playing games and things at the Delaware Jackson activity center. He was such an inspiration for a lot of us children there you will be missed very dearly may you rest in peace.

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Dr. Clarence Sutton and Family, We are praying for you. Although we are saddened by your bereavement, we also rejoice in that your loved one is with Jesus! Psalms 116:15 tells us that, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." May God continue to hold and uplift you all, and you will continue to be in our prayers. God bless you all, Carl and Kimberly Collier

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Rev. Sutton, All Praises to The Most High God that our paths crossed. When I was a young man you invited me into your home. It was there that The Most High was able to show me; by your house, just what an orderly home feels and looks like. I am graceful for your example. Respect forever Morell Huguley

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Great man and he will truly be missed by all the lives he touched in his family, his church, in education, his friends and everyone else. Love, Wallace & LaTangie Miller, Jr

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To the family of Rev Clarence Sutton Sr. I'm very sorry for your loss of my first Pastor and friend. I Love you all. Keep The Faith.

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Our prayers go out to you all. The memories of this wonderful man will never be forgotten. In church or in the ball park ,and any place he sat foot! A well loved person. God bless and be with you always. Bishop Thomas S Lee Jr & Lady Ella Lee Orlando,Florida

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To Rev.Sutton family.....With deepest sympathy as a former student as my home room teacher, he gonna greatly missed....Tim showell.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Rev, Sutton was a great man of God. Always willing to help people anyway he could.He will surely be missed, they don't make them like him anymore.Mrs. Sutton and family I know this is a great loss to your family. Continue to lean and depend on God, he will see you through.Look to the hills where our help comes from.Again you have our deepest condolences. Love, The Jenkins, Robertson , Woods and Rainey families.

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Deeply sorry for your loss May God Bless U All with Strength Peace Love and Courage Praying for U All Angela and Erwin Hendrix

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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