Vernon (Budd) Douglas Sutherland

Vernon Douglas (Budd) Sutherland, age 88, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, October 5, 2019, at TMC Hospital in Bonham, Texas. He was born on July 28, 1931, in Dottorage, Arkansas, the son of Garrett Munford Sutherland and Clara Lee Emmons Sutherland.  Budd was raised in Bonham and attended Bonham High School.  Upon graduation, he entered the US Navy and retired twenty years later with an Honorable Discharge.  He was a member of the Navy Reserves from 1970 to 1980. After his stint in the military, Budd worked another 25 years for the VA Medical Center in Bonham.

Budd was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Patricia Lee Sutherland, brothers, Fred Sutherland, David Sutherland, and Bill Sutherland and daughter-in-law, Gloria Sutherland.

Budd is survived by the love of his life of 48 years, Barbara Sutherland, sons, Fred Sutherland of Cleburne, TX, Scott Hunnicutt and wife, Carrie of Brock, TX, Kelly Hunnicutt and wife, Stacy of Bonham, TX and daughter, Kim Schlener and husband, David of Tyler, TX. Grandchildren, Christal Miller and husband, Jason; Jimmy Dale Sutherland and wife, Angela; Ben Schlener and wife, Elizabeth; Kacy Schlener; Christian Schlener; Caroline Tillman and husband, Scott; Zach Hunnicutt; Hali Pickett and husband, Ryan; Skylar Hunnicutt and Caitlin; Sawyer Hunnicutt; Slatyr Hunnicutt and wife, Kelsey; and Stryker Hunnicutt and wife, Candace.  Also surviving their "Poppa" are great grandchildren, Jackson Miller, Kendall Miller, Harper Pickett, Allie Pickett, Grayson Schlener, Holden Schlener and Mavryk Hunnicutt.  Budd also leaves behind a sister, Virginia Williams and husband, George of Paris, TX and host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Budd was a member of Boyd Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir.  He was part of Texas Baptist Church Builders traveling the country helping build churches to spread the gospel of Christ.  He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and camping.  Budd also liked to work with his hands and was a craftsman at woodwork and metalwork.  He spent a lot of time sharing his passions with his children and grandchildren.

Budd Sutherland was a Christian of quiet strength, strong convictions, and a forgiving nature.  He never judged anyone and fiercely loved his family and friends. A man of integrity and honesty, Budd always had an ear to listen and words of wisdom to share.  His pride and joy was his family and spending quality time around the dinner table sharing his life with them.  Budd had a host of friends that attest to the special man that he was.

The family will receive friends at Boyd Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until service time Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 AM. Rev. Mike Allred will officiate.  Burial with Naval military honors will be in Willow Wild Cemetery in Bonham, TX.

Serving as pallbearers will be Skylar Hunnicutt, Sawyer Hunnicutt, Slatyr Hunnicutt, Stryker Hunnicutt, Zack Hunnicutt, Ben Schlener, Christian Schlener and Jimmy Dale Sutherland.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home.