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Rube Wade “Tubby” Sutton, 59, of Mesquite, TX, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2023, in Savannah, GA.

Rube was born on October 15, 1963, to parents Cager William “CW” and Lottie Mae Sutton in Los Angeles, CA. At
an early age, he and his family transferred to Cedar Rapids, IA, before moving to the Dallas, TX, area, where Rube
attended Bryan Adams High School, Class of ’81. After high school, he went on to become a well-known
professional land surveyor in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.

Rube was also a devoted and loving father to his four children, and later became an adoring “Pawpaw” to his five
grandchildren. In addition to land surveying, some of his talents included being an excellent mechanic and having
exceptional carpentry skills. Rube also had unique culinary abilities with his infamous Sutton Steak, aka “bologna”, served up with his perfectly salted fried potatoes. Let’s not forget his extreme love for banana pudding.

His favorite hobbies included going fishing, taking family vacations to the beach, playing poker, shuffleboard,
horseshoes and cornhole, working with his hands, and fixing everything. And of course, he was a huge Dallas
Cowboys fan.

Rube is preceded in death by his parents, Cager William “CW” and Lottie Mae Sutton, and his sister Judy Hamilton.

Rube is survived by his children; Ashlee Graff, and husband Michael of Midlothian, TX, Justin Sutton of Mesquite,
TX, Scott Sutton of Mesquite, TX, Taylor Hallmark, and husband Keaton of Barry, TX. His grandchildren; Jenson
Graff, Ella Graff, Marae Hallmark, Hallie Hallmark, and Weston Hallmark. His siblings; Richard Sutton, and wife
Karen of Savannah, GA, Brenda Sutton of Houston, TX, Merlin Sutton of Savannah, GA, Diane Barganier, and
husband Mike of Dallas, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Rube’s 60th birthday, October 15, 2023. The location is still to be
determined and more information will follow.

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