Charles Sutton

Charles Hubert Sutton, 92, of Iola, Kansas, died Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Allen County Regional Hospital. Charles was born February 16, 1922, in Garnett, Kansas, the fifth of seven children born to Roy Armour and Margaret Jane (Smoot) Sutton. He grew up in the Garnett area and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. On August 15, 1946, Charles married Helen I. McGraw and they made their home in Bush City and Illinois before moving to Iola. He worked as a pumper in the oil fields and retired after 29 years from Boyer Oil. Charles enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Red Hots Square Dancing group, Carlyle Presbyterian Church, Iola Lion's Club and the Odd Fellow Lodge in Fairfield, IL and later in Iola. SURVIVORS: His wife of 68 years: Helen Sutton of the home 2 Daughters: Linda Bartholomew & husband, Lyle of Iola, and Lynne Sutherland & husband, Joe of Iola 7 Grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren A number of nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, son Larry C. Sutton, grandson Randall Beeman, great granddaughter Kayla Marie Roby and 6 siblings, Elsie, Floyd, James, Bessie Mae, Imogene & Dorothy. Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014, at the Carlyle Presbyterian Church. MEMORIAL: Carlyle Presbyterian Church Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or leave a condolence, go to www.iolafuneral.com .