Ronald Eugene Sutton, 54, of Fredericksburg, VA, passed away August 4, 2023, after a long and chronic health condition.

Ron was born on May 7, 1969, to Willie Solomon Howard, and Carol E. Cannon in West Palm Beach, Florida. He attended school in the Florida school system, graduating in 1987 from Twin Lakes High School. He went on to join the U.S. Army. Ronald received his military training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he was educated and highly trained in missiles, cannons, and rockets. Ron was assigned to Fort Bragg's 3/8 Field Artillery 18th Airborne Brigade.

As a young soldier, Ronald, excelled and accumulated many awards and medals for his heroic achievements. Big Sutt as he was affectionately called served as a gunner in the Gulf War, where he trained, befriended, and encouraged others. After discharging from the service, he fulfilled his lifetime dream of becoming a truck driver, driving for Swift ,Cheney Brothers, ldl ,and his favorites South Eastern Freight Lines, and Harris Teeter. Ronald drove semi(s) for over 28 years, traveling millions of miles and receiving many awards and promotions along the way including driver of the year from Harris Teeter.

Ron was many things to many people, but mostly he was a family man. Ron made many friends in his travels including one that became his lifetime love. In 1989, Ronald met and married Tanya after a brief courtship. They went on to have three wonderful sons, Ramar, Ty'ron, Da'ron, and in addition a beautiful daughter in law, Jennifer who blessed the family with two handsome and loving grandsons, Romeo, and Marcel, the apples of his eye. Ronald worked hard to make sure that his family was taken care of and loved. He was a dedicated husband, father, father in law, pop pop, son, brother, and friend. He made life long friends easily and quickly. He was hilariously funny, easy­ going and an inspiration to many.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, and his aunt, Emma Jean Cannon.

His memory will always be cherished by his wife of 34 years, Tanya; his sons, Ramar (Jennifer), Ty'ron, and Da'ron; his grandsons, Romeo, and Marcel; his mother, Carol E. Cannon; three brothers, Willie S. Howard Ill, Michael B. Howard, Daryl R. Cannon; four sisters, Yolanda D. Sol, Monique W Baker, Rosalyn D. Howard, and lakeisha Jennings. Father and mother in law, Lewis Abram and Jacquelyn-Cephas Abram. Sister in law Angelique Abram (Andrew); a brother in law, Jamal Abram (Kiara); the Cannons; a host of cousins, aunts, uncles, in laws, friends, and co-workers; other extended family, and friends.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, on Monday, August 14, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour before the funeral service. A funeral service will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery.