Obituary for Hubert Lynn (H.L.) Sutphin Sr.
Hubert Lynn (H.L.) Sutphin Sr., of Pulaski, VA, went home to be with the Lord on September 7th at the age of 77.
H.L was a lifelong resident of Pulaski County where he worked for Pulaski Furniture Corporation for 32 years. He retired from the United States Army Reserve with 20 years of service. After he retired, he went to work for the Pulaski County School Board where he drove a school bus part time.
He was a member of Belspring Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of the Pythagoras Masonic Lodge and the American Legion.
H.L. was born on Jan. 12th, 1943 and is preceded in death by his parents, Pauline Allen Sutphin and Worley McCullen Supthin, both of Pulaski; and his brother -in-law, James Edward Umberger, also of Pulaski.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances Kesling Sutphin. He was a devoted husband and loving father to his children, Hubert Lynn Sutphin Jr. and Angela Harris of Draper, Amy Sutphin Cundiff and Thomas Glenn Cundiff of Pulaski, and Kenneth Wayne Sutphin and Traci McIntyre Maginnis, of Mocksville, NC. He was a very proud Pawpaw to his grandchildren Brittney DeGraffinried, Amanda and Daniel Cox, Jamie and Patrick Smallwood, Corey Cundiff, Dylan Maginnis and his 5 Great Grandchildren. He was also survived by his sisters, Gladys Jane Sutphin Umberger of Pulaski and Senita Sutphin Haga and her husband Dennis of White Gate and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski on Wednesday September 9th from 6 to 8 pm. The funeral will be on Thursday September 10th at 11:00 am from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with a graveside service following at Highland Memorial Gardens. The service will be conducted by Rev. Darrell Linkous, Rev. Charlie Drake, and Rev. Dennis Haga.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
Roberta Epperley
September 8, 2020 @ 12:49 pm
I am so sorry to hear of HLs passing. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God cover you with His arms of love during this difficult time.
Angie
September 8, 2020 @ 1:58 pm
The world and especially his family and church family lost an amazing man, heaven gained an angel. Prayers for Francis, Amy and family as well as Belspring Baptist Church.
In Christ’s loving arms, there is enough strength to carry you, grace to keep you strong, and more than enough love to carry you through this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandra Watson
September 8, 2020 @ 4:55 pm
So sorry for your loss. Prayers God will comfort you & your family in the days ahead. 😢🙏
Mary Ann Harman Dowdy
September 9, 2020 @ 1:51 am
I worked w/ HL at Pulaski Furniture. He was such a wonderful and respectful man. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Loving prayers for you Frances and your family. May God’s loving arms comfort you.
Barbara Lawson
September 9, 2020 @ 5:40 am
Francis, so sorry for your family’s loss. H.L was a sweet man. He always made me laugh when I’d see him at Tom’s or driving by the office. I know he enjoyed the kids on the bus! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Big hugs..
Kyle and Doris Glass
September 9, 2020 @ 5:42 pm
Francis, we are so sorry to hear of HL’s passing. There are so many memories of Pulaski Furniture days and Amy and Kenneth Wayne playing at our house. Your whole family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and maybe we can visit after we move back to Robinson Tract in the near future.
Alice Burgess Houchins
September 9, 2020 @ 6:24 pm
So sorry for your loss Frances….Many prayers for you and the family
Bobby L.Gravley
September 10, 2020 @ 8:58 am
Im sorry for your loss, My father Rodney, Avalon, and myself know HL.aka Silver Fox,.for years. From Pulaski Furniture,,Wilco,CB radio, and drive semi trucks, Rip my friend, God bless you and your family.