Richard Sutton

Richard Sutton, 68 of Taylorville passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 7:04 p.m. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL. He was born on January 22, 1952 in Taylorville, IL the son of Harold and Phyllis (Schaefer) Sutton. He married Tammie Smith on December 30, 1982 in Taylorville, IL. Rick was a retired police officer from the Taylorville Police Department. He served as Police Chief for Nokomis and Morrisonville Police Departments. Rick also worked as a part time officer for Edinburg and Harvel Police Departments and served as Deputy Coroner for the Christian County Coroner’s office for 13 years. He was a member of the Pawnee Masonic Lodge # 675 AF & AM, The Police Benevolent Association, and VFW Post #4495 in Taylorville.

He is survived by his Wife: Tammie Sutton of Taylorville, IL; Daughter: Ashley (Mike) Kerney of Dade City, FL; Grandchildren: Rian and Jacob Kerney; Sisters: Pam Holder of Tucson, AZ; Trish Haines of Tucson, AZ; Step-Mother: Rosalie Magos of Taylorville, IL; Mother-in-Law: Mary Porter of Taylorville, IL; Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.  

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville. Memorial Service will be held immediately following the visitation starting at 11:30 at Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville with Pastor Bob Turner officiating. Inurnment will be in Grove City Cemetery in Grove City, IL.

Memorials may be made to the Wishes of the Family C/O: Sutton Memorial Home 327 N. Clay St. Taylorville, IL 62568. 

Sutton Memorial Home in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.