Rube Wade Sutton
Posted By Families Firstcare On August 3, 2023 @ 10:48 am In Obituaries,Uncategorized | 5 Comments
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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Rube, was an outstanding carpenter. He had the artistic skill and vision that one would expect from an architect. His passion for creative solutions to unique remodeling challenges and attention to detail are unsurpassed. He was a kind person and a good friend. I will lament that he did not share his yummy corn bread recipe with us. He will be missed but his memory will live on in the may projects he conpleted.
My heart felt sadness to all of my family for your loss, all of my memories was from childhood, unfortunately we lost touch after your parents divorced and we all grew into adults and starting walking our own paths in life, that is something I fully regret with my whole heart, I love each and every one of you, I hope life has been good to you all. Tubby was a cute, curious little boy that was able to ruffle feathers and sit and laugh about it, I have so many memories when we were little, I knew when I seen that motor home pulling in our driveway every summer, the fun and happiness was starting. We all not just tubby had so much fun and lord did we all get in trouble lol. I know that grief is a very powerful emotion and you will have it for a very long time, instead of crying, think of a funny memory and then just smile to know you were part of making his life’s journey. His children I never got to meet you, or know you unfortunately but that is no one fault it’s life, cousins finding their own paths and losing contact. But your father was a special little boy so as an adult I am sure he continued on this path of being a special man. Not perfect but special, cause he was to me when he was the happy little boy I remember. Tubby I love you always, fly high cousin, look up all family members, uncle Charlie and aunt Wilma is leading the family reunion in heaven. I will be there when my work on earth is done, hopefully sooner than later. Parents hold and hugs your kids, that is most precious thing you will ever achieve. Love you all and tubby I love you, see you later cousin.
I bet you went to meet Jesus with a perfectly ironed heavily startched shirt. You had a lot of love for your family and it showed. You will be missed by many fly high my friend and I will see you someday soon. But until then give Heaven some Hell
My heart is filled with sorrow since I learned of Rube’s (Tubby’s) passing. As a first cousin I remember Tubby as a child and was kept abreast of his life through his sister, Diane.
I extend my deepest sympathies out to his children and siblings. The pain will slowly dissipate but he will live on in all the stories shared.
Much love to you all!
Cousin, Melinda Brodsly
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So many memories and ALOT of laughs! From you not being able to find Brenda and I because we were sitting in the wrong truck, to you canoeing behind us with Scott and his broken arm. The laughter was endless. Meeting you back in the 90’s it was quite obvious what a great father, hard worker and great friend you were. You will be missed so much Rube. I’m praying for all of the family who are grieving. Fly high my friend 💕💕