Birth date: Aug 26, 1945 Death date: Feb 19, 2010
He is survived by his wife, Laurann; daughter, Michelle Gifford and husband, Gary; son, James Edgar Sutton II and wife, Cassie; sister, Lynn Ashmore and husband, George; grandchildren, Lauren Gifford, Nathanael Gifford, Megan Giff Read Obituary
Lauranne, James, Michelle and family, you have my deepest and most heartfelt condolences in the loss of Jim. He was a great friend, leader and excellent counsel to NCRA and will be greatly missed. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with him over the past 15 years and will treasure the memories of those times. He was a true gentleman with a wonderful sense of humor, and a trusted advisor with a moral compass second to none. All our sympathy in this darkest hour.
Jim was one of the first people that I met at NCRA. He was always helpful and willing to share his expertise. He will be greatly missed as a man of integrity and talent.
Jim was a true gentleman, patient, professional, respectful, approachable with good judgment and a genuine desire for the benefit of all. Members of our industry will continue to reflect on Jim's example and guidance with great appreciation.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing. He was a true gentleman and it was an honor to have worked with him.
Laurann and family, What a great loss for all of us. Jim was a wonderful man who had a knack for seeing both sides of a situation and being incredibly fair. Our Association has lost a great friend and ally and you have lost an incredible husband and father.
Jim Sutton had class, integrity and the moral compass of an honorable man. We had many good times through the years …. Laughing, partying and simply living life out loud! The last days I visited with him at Baylor, we both knew he had a battle ahead. Surrounded by pictures of his precious family, a commitment to fight and the unconditional love of so many of us … he undertook his battle with such dignity and always injecting His brand of humor. He made all of us appreciate life. We talked about a lot of things during those visits, but I will always remember his saying he wished he had a lot of money….. He would love to give it away. So giving, so generous not only with his time and money, but with his ability to make you feel you were so important. I will miss our Holiday meetings at LaMad. Stan & Jim talking polltics and the economy & Laurann & I talking about our children and our grandchildren. Jim leaves a hole in our hearts for now, but will soon be plugged with the incredible memories we made through the years. We love you Jim, you made this world a better place with every breath you took. We are proud to call you "friend" Jan
My deepest condolences to all of Jim's family. The world has lost a great man and I was honored to have met and worked with him through NCRA. He will be dearly missed!
To Jim Sutton's Family, I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Jim was a man of integrity and the consummate professional. He gave years of distinguished service to the NCRA, first as our Executive Director and subsequently as trusted counsel. We will all miss his warmth, his sense of humor, and the moral compass with which he guided our Association. This is a huge loss that we all share with you. May Jim rest in everlasting peace. Ken
I was the first Executive Director of NCRA, and worked with Jim in the early years of the organization. Jim was a great friend, and professional in every way. My sincere sympathy Laurann, and Family.
What a true gentleman in every sense. Jim was one of the most thoughtful and giving people I have had the priviledge to know. So genuine and personable. I will miss his warm smile and thoughtful approach to everything he did. Whether it was in his profession or as a dear friend, Jim was always intersted in everything you had to say and why you felt the way you did. Such a mindful man of everyone around him. Everyone at NCRA will miss him. Not only for his wise and thoughtful council but for the great person he was. Laurann I will miss the wonderful meals and conversations we shared together. My most sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Warmly, Dave Miller.
