Wayne Sutphin

Wayne Scott Sutphin, born September 4, 1944 in South Boston, VA; died, January 15, 2010 in Baltimore, MD after a lengthy illness. His parents (deceased) were Maggie Sutphin (formerly Herbert) and Floyd Sutphin. He is survived by his devoted wife and “permanent date of 30 years”, Linda Brown-Sutphin. Children: Carlton J. Brown, Renaldo A. Brown (Charity), La Tascha A. Brown, and Wayne S. Sutphin, Jr. (Davina). Siblings: Bernard Sutphin (deceased), Floyd Sutphin, Jr. (Celestine), Roy Sutphin (Shirley), Geronimo Sutphin (Pamela), Mary Robinson (Johnny), and Margaret Waajid. Grandchildren: Tywan, Holly, Heidi, Hannah, and Linda. Aunt: Gladys Bowens and uncle, Louis J. Herbert, along with a whole host of relatives and friends. He was married briefly to Loretta Cage of South Boston, VA.In South Boston, VA, his educational career began in the humble surroundings of a one-room schoolhouse. Despite these challenges, he graduated from Mary Bethune High School in 1962. He went on to graduate from Shaw University in 1966 with a B.A. in Sociology, solely funded by employment over summers and holidays. Although accepted to Adelphi University's School of Social Work, he was drafted by the Army and sent to Vietnam where he served honorably for more than 3 years. He was honored with the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, and the Sharpshooter Badge. In 1969, he was retired from the Army due to injuries sustained and chemical exposure to Agent Orange during his time of service.He married Ms. Linda Brown on April 5th, 1980 at Calvary Baptist Church in Danville, VA. Although 100% disabled from military service, Mr. Sutphin selflessly served those around him and anyone “in need”. In 1981, along with his wife, he took the Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations. From 1981to 1982, he was a member of The Jaycees Service Organization with the Danville Chapter and while there, he received an award for being the “Most Fired-Up Jaycee” in his first year. During his second year of service, he won the International Jaycee Award for a special orphan project in Guatemala. In 1983, he moved with his wife and children to Baltimore, MD. As a man great faith and a desire to grow with God, he began to attend services with his family at the Greater Grace World Outreach. Additionally, Mr Sutphin was a life-time member of both the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was a billiards enthusiast and always loved the challenge of a “good game”. His other hobbies included art, astronomy, aeronautics and engaging conversation. He always carried himself in a gentlemanly fashion and was known to all as a person with a warm smile, quiet strength and a sincere love of his family.

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Wayne Sutphin

September 4, 1944 - January 15, 2010