William Brent Sutton

William Brent Sutton, Sr, age 87, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away on September 10, 2024, at UNC Healthcare in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Seven Spring, NC on March 8, 1937, to the late Kenneth Sutton, Sr and Lucille Herring Sutton.

Brent started his career as a fireman for Greensboro in 1957 and then changed to ATT and he retired in 1996 .  Again, in telecommunications, he worked for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1996-2007 when he retired.

He is survived by his son, William Brent Sutton, Jr (Dianna) of Gastonia, NC, daughters Debby Moyer of Belhaven, NC and Liz Shelton (Dan) of Raleigh, NC, step children, Lewton Britt of Durham, NC, Connie Samaniego (Enrique) of Plano, Texas, Lisa Britt (John) of Columbia, MO, one brother Kenneth Sutton, Jr (Judy) of Raleigh, NC two sisters, Linda Kelly (William) of Mt. Olive, NC, Peggy Bonner of Mayo, SC, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Brent was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Annette (Elaine) Sutton, and brothers, David Sutton and Michael Sutton.

Brent was a collector of many things.  He loved antique clocks and pocket watches.  Also in his collections were antique telephones. He will be missed by his family and friends.

A visitation will be held at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory 396 West Street Pittsboro, NC 27312 on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 10-11AM and then followed by a graveside service at Pineview Cemetery, 4224 NC-111 Seven Springs, NC 28578 at 2 PM with the Rev. Phillip James, presiding.

The family would like to thank the staff at UNC Healthcare MICU for their loving care of Brent.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to the NC Fallen Firefighters Foundation PO Box 144 Mocksville, NC 27503

Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Sutton family.