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Arthur Andrew Sutorius

March 27, 1969 — September 2, 2016

Mr. Arthur Andrew “Andy” Sutorius age 47 passed away unexpectedly Friday September 2, 2016.

Andy was born March 27, 1969 in Mecklenburg County, a son to Art Sutorius of Concord and the late Sally Hillert Sutorius. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Frances Wheeler.

Andy grew up in Rocky Mount and was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School and East Carolina University. In high school, he was a proud member of the Rocky Mount Senior High School (Gryphons) Marching Band. For the two years he played saxophone, the band won Marching Bands of America National Championships. They also marched in the 1986 Orange Bowl Parade and the 1987 Tournament of Roses Parade. Andy was a huge Carolina Panthers fan. He attended the 2016 season opener with his precious daughter. He was employed with Suddath as a website programmer.

In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Heather Wheeler Sutorius; daughter, Alexis Faith Sutorius; uncle, Les Sutorius and cousins, Peter and Greg; uncle, Andrew Hillert and aunt, Mary O’Kelly and cousins, Mia and Sara; uncle, John Zysk and aunt, Maggie Hillert-Zysk; sister-in-law, Gretchen Thiessens and husband, Jarred and their son, Gavin; brother-in-law, Scott Wheeler and wife, Stephanie and their children, Skylyn, Seaira and Bodie; MeMa, Juanita Atkinson; uncle, Bobby Atkinson and wife, Edith and their daughter, Melissa; a half-sister, Elizabeth Saunders.

The family greatly appreciates all the calls, concerns, prayers and words of comfort during this difficult time. An education trust will be set up for Alexis. The address will be posted soon and the family would appreciate memorials go to this trust in lieu of flowers or plants.

A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.

Contributions to the Education Fund for Alexis can be mailed to:
State Employees’ Credit Union
PO Box 5353
Concord, NC 28027
Please make checks payable to: Alexis Sutorius UTMA Account

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