Funeral services for John 'J.W.' Sutton, 85 of West Monroe will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 16, 2012 in the chapel of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of West Monroe with Pastor David Mixon officiating. Interment will follow at Kilpatrick's Serenity Gardens under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe. Mr. Sutton was born October 19, 1926 in Mer Rouge, LA and passed away June 9, 2012 in West Monroe, LA. John loved his family very much. He loved to cook as well and was known for his barbecue sauce. Mr. Sutton was very fond of fishing too. John was preceded in death by his son, Randolph Sutton. He is survived by his wife Aletha of 57 years; sons, Jay C., Ray C., Johnny W., and Landford M. Sanders, and John L. and Jerky Joe Sutton; daughters, Mary F. Bice, Margie L. Peavy, Donna M. Moody, and Brenda S. Modisette; his sister Cheryl Slavant; 24 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; and three great great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, June 15, 2012 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.