John A. Sutton Jr., 71, of rural Hartford City, IN, Blackford County, passed away at 9:15 PM on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at his home in Hartford City, IN.  He was born on Monday, March 9, 1953, in Muncie, IN. to the late John A. Sutton Sr. & Betty C. (Bonewit) Sutton.  John was a 1971 graduate of Blackford High School. In his younger years, he attended Roll Elementary School.  John proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1971-1974. He continued his education at IPFW in Fort Wayne. John formerly attended the Upland Community Church. He worked for Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) for 35 years where he was an engineer in Fort Wayne, Marion, and Muncie. John was a member of Matthews Masonic Lodge # 650. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

He will be forever missed by his Son - Geoff J. (Kellie) Sutton, Avon, IN, Daughter - Tara L. (Ryan) Rice, Hartford City, IN, Grandchildren - Parker D. Sutton, Hannah G. Sutton, Tristan L. Rice, Hailey A. Brower, Ryan Rice, Jr., Sister - Sandra (Larry) Garrison, Grand Blanck, MI, Sister - Patricia Kellogg, Hartford City, IN, Brother - Rick (Mary) Sutton, Angola, IN, and Sister - Georgetta (Jim) Lee, Hartford City, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Mike Kellogg.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. 47359 on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again 1 hour prior to his service on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

A service to celebrate John's life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, with Pastor Jim Lee officiating.  Interment will follow in the Gardens of Memory in Muncie.

Preferred memorials:  Matthews Masonic Lodge # 650, 670 Massachusetts Ave, Matthews, IN 46957

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com