Thursday, December 13, 2018 7:25 am

Bill Suttle, age 72, of Rutherfordton, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Bill was born July 17, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late William Crawford Suttle, Sr. and Martha Wallace Suttle. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam veteran. Bill worked as an Express Truck Driver and enjoyed hauling cars, which included his favorite pastime of buying and selling vehicles. He loved his family and friends dearly and was known for his generous heart toward others.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Brenda McEntyre and brother, Don Weaks.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of thirty-two years Patricia Suttle; daughter, Vicki Suttle Childers of Ellenboro; two sons, Robby Suttle and wife, Hayley of Rutherfordton and Brannon Suttle and wife, Rachel of Gilkey; eleven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

A memorial service was conducted at The Barn in Bostic. Military honors were rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.