Willard J Sutton, 72 of White Pigeon, died December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born October 20, 1948 in Constantine, a son of Willard and Julia (Young) Sutton. Willard graduated from Constantine High School in 1966 and furthered his education in the tool & die industry. On February 14, 1986 he married Betty Mae Brown in Constantine.

Willard worked as a tool & die maker for Multi-Plex Inc. of Howe, IN and formerly Lakeview Inc. of Shipshewana. Following retirement he worked at Fisher's Bait Shop in White Pigeon. Willard enjoyed attending gun shows, fishing and conversations with friends over a wide range of topics.

Surviving are his wife Betty Sutton of White Pigeon, sons Aaron Sutton, Sean Sutton, Roger Owen, and Richard Owen, granddaughter Olivia Sue Sutton, as well as several other grand and great grandchildren, sister Holly Forster, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Christi Sutton, grandson Jared Sutton, and brother in law Charles Forster.

Willard's wishes were to be cremated. A gathering of friends and family will take place on May 16, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Constantine American Legion. Interment of ashes will be in the Constantine Township Cemetery. Please visit www.eleyfuneralhomes.com to sign Willard's guestbook and leave messages for the family.