Bobby Leon Sutton

Mr. Bobby Leon Sutton age 80 of Burkley, KY passed peacefully, Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

He was of the Baptist Faith, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

His career started with G M & O Railroad and he retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad.  After retiring he attended Barbering School and barbered for 16 years, before retiring July 2004.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and his true passion was cars.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frances (Kay) Sutton, three daughters, Elizabeth (Leroy) Harper, West Paducah, Tammy (Bob) Tankersely, Benton and Kellye Knight, Calvert City; six grandchildren, Sara (Kerry) Mansfield, Adam Harper, Ethan Harper, Lakyn Thorn, Dylan Tankersley and Adrian Sutton; six great grandchildren, Katherine Mansfield, Julia Mansfield, Cooper Harper, Lucy Thorn, Trudy Thorn and Harrison Thorn; one sister Janet Lee Vaughn, Mayfield; two brothers Ronnie (Janice) Sutton, Kevil and George Sutton, Bardwell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Talmage and Pearl Sutton; and his grandparents, Elvis and Margie Lindsey all of Burkley.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at Lindsey Funeral Home.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. David Copeland officiating.  Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com