Jerry Dee Sutton, 71 HARTFORD CITY – Jerry Dee Sutton, 71, passed away at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2017 at his residence. Jerry was born in Hartford City on February 15, 1945 to Francis V. Sutton and LaDonna A. (Florence) Sutton. Both parents precede him in death. Jerry graduated from Hartford City High School in 1964. He graduated from Barber School in Indianapolis and formerly worked with John Mitchell before his stint in the army. He served in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968, he is the recipient of National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sharpshooter Badge and Purple Heart. Jerry married Nancy S. (Dorton) on February 12, 1966 at Trinity United Methodist Church. Nancy and Jerry were high school sweethearts and last year celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He had a heart of gold, was very kind and generous. He was always giving to those less fortunate, but never wanted to be recognized for it, he just liked to help people. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren plus any of his extended family, he liked to give hugs and receive hugs. He had a great sense of humor and was always found with a big smile on his face, he loved to tease his family and friends, and all his nieces were his “favorites”. Jerry was a spiritual person and found his peace outside in his garden or yard. He loved to go camping and tell stories at the campfire. Nancy and Jerry enjoyed fishing and each loved to out fish the other. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Nancy S. Sutton of Hartford City; daughter, Kimberly A. Barnes of Reelsville, IN; son, Kevin Lee (wife, Angela) Sutton of Pendleton; grandchildren, Megan (husband, Hunter) Edwards, Amanda Barnes, Matthew Barnes, Samantha Sutton and Dane Sutton; great-grandchild, Ava Edwards; sister, Karen Kay (husband, Bruce) Prouty of Hartford City; brothers, Gary F. (wife, Sharon) Sutton of Huntington; Rick A. Sutton of Hartford City; several nieces. Jerry will be cremated. A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Keplinger Funeral Home, 509 N. High St. Hartford City with Rev. Melissa Kleinschimidt officiating. A Memorial Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Keplinger Funeral Home. There will be Military Honors by the Dunkirk American Legion at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 Online condolences may be sent to www.keplingerfuneralhome.com