David Eugene Sutton

David E. Sutton, 95, of Florissant, MO passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cyral R. and Mabel E. (nee Jacobs) Sutton; wives, Anna Lou and Adeline DeWitt; and cousin, Lois Johnmeyer. David is survived by his sons, Barry and Mark; daughter, Cheryl; granddaughter, Rachael (Joseph) McKay; great grandchildren, Jacob, Hannah, and Berklie; sister, Doris (Gene) Halverson; dear uncle to Lynn, Timothy, and Randall Eibler, Sharon, Patricia, Kay, and Mary; and dear cousin and friend to many.

Rev. David Sutton Ensign served in the US Navy during WWII from San Francisco to the Pacific Arena serving on several ships as a pastor. Becoming an ordained pastor, he served approximately 25 years at churches in Missouri and Mississippi. He taught high school and junior high school as a science teacher and was passionate about directing the drama club and plays.

He loved being involved with church gatherings. He belonged to the First Baptist Church of Ferguson and through the church, was involved with the International Members and taught Sunday School with Brian and Linda Ellis. The Ellis’s were always vastly supportive of David and his family for decades. David’s baritone voice joined in singing wherever he could, be it hymns, jingles, or happy tunes. He would memorize long poems and learned the joys of the internet and e-mail at age 72 which became his connection to all and helped to expand his love for genealogical research.

David loved to fish in lakes and ponds for bluegill, bass, and frogs. His excellent dinner fare often included frog legs and homemade, hand-cranked ice cream, and his holiday cranberry relish. And he would happily share hot bread loaves straight from the bakery ovens. He kept his brain sharp by working puzzles, playing games like dominoes, and figuring out how things work. He could sketch and draw and possessed a talent for crafting tiny kites, dancing, and making stilts. He was a collector of stamps and coins and was a fossil hunter. David loved to tell a good story, comedy (with funny jokes to make you belly laugh), stargazing, watching planes land, having a garden, spontaneous picnics on highway turnouts with lizard chasing and more!

Most importantly, he loved all and would help whenever he could. If he couldn’t help, he would call others to get help for what was needed—this was his greatest talent. Remembering our patriarch….We are richer for having had such a good person in our lives.

Friends may visit on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at Alexander-White-Mullen Funeral Home in St. Ann, MO. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis with deserved full military honors. Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.