Gary Don Sutton, 66, of Oxnard, CA., passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, CA.
Gary was born in Athens, Texas to James and Ann Sutton on January 20, 1957. He graduated from Maybank H.S. in 1975 and joined the U.S. Air Force, where he reached the rank of Sergeant. After a tour in the U.S. Air Force, Gary reenlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he was trained as an Aviation Fire Control Technician.
After the Navy, Gary worked offshore with TEST for several years and then went to work for Amgen as an Instrument Technician before retiring in 2007.
Gary enjoyed family get-togethers, grilling, fishing, camping, going to concerts, hosting Super Bowl parties, and watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Vickie; children, Jamie (Erica), Jeffery (Paula) and Teresa (Rebecca); brothers, Jimmy (Patti) and John; grandchildren, Karla (Javi), James (Ashley), Sophie, Taylor (Austin), Jeffery Jr., Isabella, Nathaniel, Keira and Marcus; great-grandchildren, Olivia and baby boy Bernal; nephews, Scott and David; niece, Jazz. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Ann.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Medical Staff at the VA Hospital and the Fisher House in Los Angeles. Special thanks to the Fisher House and their caring staff who make it possible for families of veterans to be near their loved ones while they are receiving medical treatment, with no cost to the families. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at greaterlafisherhouse.org.
A viewing for family and friends will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, with a service beginning promptly at 12 noon at the BOYKO & REARDON TELEGRAPH ROAD MORTUARY & CREMATION, 15 Teloma Drive, Ventura.