Rudolph Luther Sutton, age 91, died at home in Chesapeake, Virginia on December 16, 2020. He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania most of his childhood, attending public school and college there. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the oldest pharmacy school in the country, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now USciences), he practiced Pharmacy for thirteen years and later received his Master of Public Health (MPH) from Tulane University. Thereafter, he worked at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health as an Administrator in Environmental Health, lecturing around the country and co-authoring several scientific publications until retiring in 1994.
Rudolph showed his dedicated service to God as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher for more than four decades. He taught a private bible study class for two decades, teaching his last class a month before his death.
Survivors include his wife Rosa, and his children Leonard, Barbara, Paula, Stephanie, brother Anthony (Bessie), special niece Marion, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and three nieces. Rudolph was preceded in death by his son, Rudolph, Jr., and granddaughter Kelli.
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Sheila Brooks-Bragg says
December 18, 2020 at 5:44 pm12/18/20
My heafelt thoughts are with you and your family. Please remember the 3 G’s
Gift…Your husband was born and you shared his life
Grief process….Don’t know how long this will last…don’t get stuck…Let go and let God.
Glory……Where Rudolph Sutton is there is Joy and no pain.
Sincerely,
Sheila Brooks-Bragg…..Hyattsville, Md
Gladys Williams Gray says
December 19, 2020 at 2:35 pmRosa & family. We offer our condolences to you & your family. We will be lifting you up in prayer. God will carry you through. Willie will be so lost. He enjoyed studying the word with your husband so much.May God bless & keep you. Love, Gladys Gray ❤️
Shirley Agas says
December 21, 2020 at 7:43 amMrs. Rosa and family, our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathy are with you and your family in the passing of Mr. Sutton. May you find love and peace in the hands of our God Almighty in the name of Jesus. May God’s blessings and grace be with you.
With warmest thoughts and prayers,
Your neighbors,
Albert and Shirley
Leonard T. Sutton says
December 21, 2020 at 2:25 pmTo a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and spiritual adviser. Words cannot express the loss we feel. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning Psalm 30:5. Gone but not forgotten. Love always and all ways.
The Sutton family.
Denise Elliott-Harris says
December 26, 2020 at 9:34 pmUncle Rudy, we will miss you. When you see mama Gertrude give her a hug for us. We will always love you.
Chiquita Wells says
December 27, 2020 at 9:19 amBible study under Brother Sutton was a life changing experience. I will be forever grateful to him for teaching me many aspects of reading the Bible but more especially teaching me the importance of dividing the Word. Thank you.