Mr. Michael Sutton

SUTTON, Mr. Michael - Age 63, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in Tulsa, OK. A graveside memorial service will take place at River Rest Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Michael Anthony Sutton was born on May 12, 1963, in Flint, Michigan, to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel and Audrey (Patterson) Sutton. The youngest of sixteen children, he graduated from Southwestern High School in 1981. Michael worked alongside his father, Samuel Sr., and later his brother Darwin to help establish Sutton & Sons Construction Company. After moving to Maryland, he worked for Aimis in the Washington, D.C., construction industry for many years until his health declined. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Tonyea Sutton; his son, Michael Sutton Nichols both of Tulsa Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Jamiyah Marshall of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Mic’Airah Sutton of Wichita, Kansas and Taneiyah Sutton of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four sisters, Mary H. Leverette and Valerie Sutton, both of Flint, Sharlene Hill of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Kim R. Higginbotham of Huntsville, Alabama; four brothers, Albert (Pamela) Sutton of St. Louis, Missouri, Kenneth W. Sutton and Bryan K. Sutton, both of Flint, and Darwin J. Sutton Sr. of New Orleans, Louisiana; aunts Juanita (Willie) Wright and Kattie (Leon) Johnson; uncles Jessie Patterson and Melvin Patterson; special cousins Ernestine Davis and Gene E. Johnson; special friend Tonya Nichols; bonus son Donald Bull Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Mr. Sutton was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Audrey (Patterson) Sutton; his sisters, Ellistene Washington, Vera “Corine” Menifield, and Brenda Sutton; and his brothers, Lonnie G. Sutton, Leon Sutton, Samuel J. Sutton, and Harold G. Sutton. The family would like to express special thanks to Trinity Hospice of Tulsa, Oklahoma for the care and attention to Micheal and the family. God Saw the Road God saw the road was getting rough, the hills were hard to climb; he gently closed those loving eyes and whispered, "Peace Be Thine". The weary hours, the days of pain, the sleepless nights are passed, the ever patient, worn-out frame has found sweet rest at last. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto living fountains of water. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Revelation 7:17 As I close my eyes for the final time, I leave this world knowing I loved well. Please do not cry for me. I lived a good life, and having you was enough

Mr. Michael Sutton

May 12, 1963 - September 9, 2026