Benjamin Sutton, Jr.

Benjamin Sutton Jr., 49, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. Born July 7, 1966 in Memphis Tennessee, he was son to Benjamin Sutton Sr.and the late Mary Ann (Beasley) Miller. Benjamin moved to Denver in 1993 and quickly became a special member of the community. Benjamin was involved with many Advocacy Councils and committees throughout the state including the JFK Advisory Council for over 20 years, The Developmental Disabilities Council, and Speaking for Ourselves and People First, just to name a few. He was also a greeter at St. Joseph's Hospital. Benjamin always had a smile and a hug for everyone he met. He was an example of tenacity and resilience in his community and to all he came in contact with. Benjamin Sutton, Jr. loved with a love that was pure and innocent. He loved spending time with friends and family and going on outings. Benjamin had a heart for the Lord and enjoyed attending Pearly Gates Baptist Church with his family. He also had a beautiful creative side, loving arts and crafts and singing ""Amazing Grace"". Survivors include His father Benjamin Sutton Sr.; his sisters Priscilla (Robert) Anderson, Sandra Sutton with James Richson, Forrestine (Michael) Covington, Audrey (Tony) Williams, Brianna Sutton, and Ashley Sutton; his foster brother Arthur Hastings; his grandparents Leo and Damie Howard, his aunts Linda Van, Diane Lucas, Alice Curtis, Ada Stewart, Aunt Rosie; his uncles Joe Posey, Walter Beasley, Melvin Beasley; Jerry Beasley and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Mary Ann Miller; his step father Herbert Miller, and his brother Willie Lee Miller. Benjamin will be greatly missed by his family and friends but his selfless heart will remain with us Always. He will fondly be remembered as an Angel going home to bask in the glory of the Lord. I love you son and I miss you. Bless you with your Angel wings Love Daddy… A Funeral Service will be held at Pearly Gate Baptist Church, 531 South Parkway East Memphis, TN. The service will be family directed. Reverend Gillespie will be giving the eulogy, Pastor Virgie Marshal will be reciting prayers and scripture, Clifton Sutton will be offering encouraging words, Over seer Pastor Elijah Marshal will be singing ""Amazing Grace"", and family and friends will be joining in sharing memories of Benjamin. The Twenty-Third Psalm The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.