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Tommy Joe Sutherland

January 16, 1957 until October 10, 2024

Tommy Joe Sutherland

Tommy Joe Sutherland, age 67, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at his home. He was born in Camp, Arkansas the son of Carl and Ruth Faulkner Sutherland.

He went to school in Salem, Arkansas graduating in 1975. He then went to trade school in Melbourn, Arkansas to learn to cook. He served in the US Army for 8 years, in Fort Campbell Kentucky, Fort Dix New Jersey and Corazol Panama.

He enjoyed his family, fishing, and supporting gay causes. He had not missed a gay pride parade in Fayetteville since his move there in 2000. His greatest love was his grandchildren.

He was a chef at Mermaids Restaurant located in Fayetteville, Ar

Tom was preceded in death by: his parents ( Ruth and Carl Sutherland ) and three brother-in-laws (Jerry Smith, Larry Larue, Michael Wilson ) Two sister-in-laws ( Patricia Wilson Southard, Shirley Vaughn Sutherland ) and one nephew Mark Larue.

Survivors include: his wife; Renee' Sutherland, of Siloam Springs, Ar his daughter; Alisha Sutherland and Ted Hall of Kansas, Ok and two sons Nathan Sutherland ( Spouse Scott Bennett ) of Las Vegas, Nevada , Matthew Sutherland ( spouse Ryan Plunk ) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and three grand children all of Kansas Ok Talon Hall, Seraphyna Hall and Ariana Hall and more friends than anyone could count.

A service may be announced at a later date by the family.

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