James "J.C." Clark Sutherland

James Clark Sutherland, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in West Branch, MI. He was born to Clark and Gladys (McKee) Sutherland in Pontiac, MI on August 29, 1936. On December 26, 1955, J.C. married Esther Sweet in Lake Orion, MI.

J.C. is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Esther Sutherland of West Branch, MI; children, Dan, Jim (Diana), Rich (Sue), Todd (Kim), and Sherrie; grandchildren, Deanna (Paul), Danyel, Andrew, April, Bryan, Jimmy, Melissa, Jake, and Dave; 5 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandson; and sister, Patricia Grove. He is preceded in death by parents, Clark and Gladys and sister, Linda Rose.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch, MI. www.steuernolmclaren.com