Obituary of Frank Thomas Sutherland

Frank Thomas Sutherland, 84, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 at Lynchburg General Hospital after an extended illness.

He was the husband of the late Martha Whorley Sutherland.

Born January 24, 1934 in Radford, VA, he was a son of the late Harry Hampton and Callie Nickels Sutherland. Frank worked for Hill City Wholesale for over 25 years and was of the Methodist faith. He was an avid lover of baseball. He proudly served in the United States Army.

He is survived by one son, Frank T. Sutherland, Jr. and his wife, Mariamna, of Madison Heights; three daughters, Frances Grace Sutherland of Stafford Springs, CT, Elizabeth S. Palladino and her husband, Gene, of Lynchburg and Ann Marie Sutherland of Forest; one brother, Harold Sutherland and his wife, Lois, of Radford, VA; one grandson, Bo Palladino of Lynchburg; numerous nieces and nephews.

Frank will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

A funeral service will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at 6:00 P.M. at Diuguid Wiggington Road Chapel with visitation to follow immediately after. Burial will take place Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 1:00 P.M. in Jonathan Conner Cemetery in Mabry Mill, ( Floyd) VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans Association, C/O VA Regional Office Federal Bldg 210 Franklin Road, Roanoke,VA 24011-2209.

Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory, Wiggington Road Chapel, 385-8900, is serving the family. On-line condolences may be sent to www.diuguidfuneralservice.com.