Virginia Beach- Carl Nelson Sutton, aged eighty-two, passed away in his home in Virginia Beach on August 14, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Baltimore, MD on April 2, 1927 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for Exxon in Baltimore for thirty-seven years before retiring at the age of fifty-five. He lived in Baltimore until 1969 when he and his family moved to Fallston, MD. After retiring, they relocated to Cape Coral, FL where they lived for seventeen years, enjoying their home on the water, boating and fishing, the beaches and other activities with their many friends. In December 2001, Carl and his wife moved to Virginia Beach to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He is a member of the Exxon Retirement Club as well as the American Legion.

Carl is survived by his loving, devoted wife of over sixty years, Lorraine, or “Buttercup” as Carl fondly called her. He is also survived by two children: his son Stephen Sutton and wife Karen of Bayse, VA as well as his daughter Michelle Huber of Virginia Beach. He also has five grandchildren and one great grandson: Melinda Albritton, her husband, David, and son, Brendan, of Stephens City VA; Nick Huber and his wife, Corinne, of Virginia Beach but currently living in Kazakhstan; Megan Sutton, Dustin Huber and Christina Huber all of Virginia Beach. He is also survived by his sisters, Pauline Louise, Sondra, and Nina, as well as many nieces, nephews and countless friends.

He was a gentle, kind soul – a devoted family man – and was cherished and loved by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held at West Neck Village Hall, 2580 Signature Drive in Virginia Beach on Friday, August 21 at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. Driving directions due to a detour, please follow the directions on the website not mapquest, Please follow these directions due to a detour
West Neck Village Hall 2580 Signature Dr., VA Beach, VA 23456 757 689-4189
Take 64 west to Indian River Rd east
Follow Indian River Rd to road splits and bear left onto Ferrell Parkway
Ferrell will merge with and become Princess Anne Rd
Continue on Princess Anne Rd past intersection at Dam Neck
Turn at next traffic light onto Nimmo Parkway
Turn at next traffic light onto North Landing Rd
Continue for short distance on North Landing past North Landing Elementary school
Take next left into Courthouse Estates onto West Neck Parkway
Make next left onto Currituck
Follow around circle until you see West Neck Parkway again & turn left
At end of road make left onto Cadence
Follow short distance and make left onto Legandary
Enter circle and continue around past Signature golf club and turn right onto Signature Drive
West Neck Village Hall will on be on left

***Later this year, Michelle will be running a half marathon in her fathers memory for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and memorial donations may be made to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in c/o Michelle Huber, 1513 Crawley Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 or to the American Cancer Society.***

Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads Office is assisting the family.