Jackie Ray Sutton, 85, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Heart to Heart Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana.

He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  He was born in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Arthur Ray and Margaret Majors Sutton.  Jackie was a self-employed carpenter and enjoyed harness racing and watching the Kentucky Wildcats.  Most of all, Jackie cherished his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen "Gayle" Sutton; one daughter, Jill Renae Sutton; and one brother, Lanny Sutton.

Survivors include four children, Jackie Alan Sutton and his wife, Angela, Joni Gay Smith and her husband, Darrell, Jeffrey Jay Sutton, and Jeanna Rae Sutton; three sisters, Judy Thompson, Carol Ford, and Ginnia Emmons; one brother, James Harold Sutton; 11 grandchildren, Heather Sutton, Josh Sutton, Shannon Gayle Hancock, Shelly Renae Kendell, Laci Jae Littrell, Lindsey Schwartz, Alex Hancock, Coltan Sutton, Justin Sutton, Trae Mays, and Alan Jay Mays; 17 great-grandchildren, Braden Author, Stetson, Kaytlynn, Abbagayle, Ashton Ray, Logan, Dayne, Daxon, Demi, Hunter, Haley, Jacob, Kendall, Cameron, Kayden, Romeo, and Aiden; one great-great-grandchild, Grey Elliott; and nieces and nephews.

Services will be at noon Monday, July 27, 2026, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.  Father Shibu Cheriyankunnel will officiate.  Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at the church.

Contributions may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church or Heart to Heart Hospice.

Pallbearers will be Josh Sutton, Trae Mays, Alex Hancock, Alan Jay Mays, Romeo Sutton, Justin Sutton, Ashton Hanley, and Logan Littrell.

Jackie's family wants to thank Kris Ellen and all the nursing staff at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, Indiana, for the care given to Jackie and for being with him and his family in his final hours.

Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.