Jim passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at McLaren Bay Region. Â He was born to the late James and Kathleen(O'Malley)Sutton on July 5, 1947. Â His childhood years where divided between Bay City and Traverse City. Â After graduation he became employed at Bay City Chevrolet and later was now working as the administrator of his wife's Medical Practice. Â He was especially proud of his coaching of Little League, Women's Softball and Men's Softball. Â
In 1982 he married Dr. Janet (LaLonde) Sutton.  He remained a dedicated loving husband and dedicated friend to many  He is survived by his brother, Kevin Sutton, step-mother Betty Sutton both of Traverse City and his sister Carol Raymaker of Bay City.  Cremation has taken place.  A time of sharing of memories took place Friday, May 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Gephart Funeral Home, Inc.  The family was present at the funeral home to receive family and friends from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the sharing.