Jimmy J. Sutton, Sr. age 83 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at UT Medical Center. Jimmy retired from US Army and retired from UT Hospital as a Director of Respiratory Therapy. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and Highway to Heaven Sunday school class. He loved traveling, carpentry, and was a die hard Atlanta Braves fan. Preceded in death by: parents, Ed & Jane Sutton; 5 brothers. Survivors include: Wife of 61 years, Anna Sutton; Sons & Daughters-in-law, Jimmy, Jr. & Debi Sutton and Michael & Lana Sutton; Grandchildren, Jonathan Sutton, Shane Sutton, Tiffany Rindy; Sisters, Mary Parton & Jack, Peggy Watts, Patsy Parton, Kay Seiber & Troy; several nieces and nephews; friends at Midland Restaurant and Foothills Mall walkers. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: UT Medical Center’s Center for Transplant Services, 1924 Alcoa Hwy. Knoxville, TN 37920. Family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kenny Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow with full military honors at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com
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