Arthur Ronald Sutton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arthur Ronald Sutton, 64, of North Hollywood Ca. passed away September 7 at his home after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his parents Arthur and Elsie and brother Warren. He was a loved and loving husband, survived by his wife, Nancy, a devoted father of 5 children; Bonnie, Jill, Mitzi , Arthur and Harley Sutton, and adored by 8 grandchildren, a sister Lori , and brother, Alan. "Ronnie" Sutton grew up in the Woodstock area of New York, learning to play the dobro at age 5. At 12 years, his family formed a band called the Bluegrass Cutups, becoming pioneers in the bluegrass folk surge of the 1960's in the Catskill area. They opened for many headliners including Minnie Pearl , Merle Haggard, and Dolly Parton, and were heard on local radio. He had the privilege to play on stage with Johnny Cash. His musical career included several Woodstock and Los Angeles bluegrass bands, singing, songwriting, and playing the pedal steel guitar in country bands. Not only was he a talented musician his entire life, both on the East and West coast, but was a masterful electrician in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 11 Union. The Los Angeles subway, Directors Guild, DWP Power Plants, Universal City were a few of the projects he was a part of. His good nature, humor and talents will be missed by many. A memorial is being planned for a later date. Thoughts can also be expressed at www.markbshawmortuary.com obituary site.

Arthur Ronald Sutton

September 27, 1949 - September 7, 2014