Leonard M. Sutton

February 11, 1939 - December 3, 2018

Leonard M. Sutton, age 79 years, a resident of Gallipolis, OH, passed away December 3, 2018 at his home after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born February 11, 1939 at Helvetia , WV a son of the late Armeda and Bill Sutton. He is survived by his partner, Kris Knotts Moore of Gallipolis, OH; great granddaughter, Breanna King, Albany, OR; sisters, Jessie Summerfield, Rawlings, MD and Rosie Dulaney of Pickens, WV. Also surviving are daughters. Dianna Bailey, Granite Bay, CA, Donna Randal of Albany, OR and Tracy Langford of Delaware, OH; son, Travis Moore, Columbus, OH and many dearly loved grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were brothers, Joe Sutton, George, Sutton and Frank Sutton and sisters, Jeanne Williams, Bette Hicks, Anna Louise Sutton and Evelyn Virginia Sutton. Mr. Sutton was employed by Rockwell International in Columbus, OH prior to his retirement. His proudest accomplishment was leading a team of technicians building the B-1 Bomber. He had a love of airplanes which always remained with him. Mr. Sutton was proud to serve in the United States Marine Corp. He enjoyed boating and four-wheeling. Above all else, He cherished time spent with family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Pickens Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff Swecker will officiate and interment will follow in the Pickens Cemetery. Presentation of the American Flag will be made at the gravesite. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pickens Cemetery, c/o Rosie Dulaney, PO Box 123, Pickens, WV 26230 in memory of Mr. Sutton. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Leonard M. Sutton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.