Clifton Lee Sutphin, 84, of North East, MD passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at home.  Born in Rising Sun, MD on May 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Fred Edward Sutphin and Edna Jane Purcell.

Clifton was a retired electrician and for 50 years was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 313.  Clifton was an avid reader, he enjoyed watching old cowboy movies and he loved his family and his home.

On December 6, 2023, Clifton and his wife, Kathleen, celebrated 63 years of marriage.  They are the parents of three children, Luanne Sutphin Palmer, Dana Lynn Sutphin Friedman, and Terri Sue Sutphin Wyatt.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Kathleen Faith Hammond Sutphin; daughters, Luanne Sutphin Palmer (Rob), North East, MD, Dana Sutphin Friedman (Michael), Evans, GA and Terri Sue Sutphin Wyatt (Timothy), North East, MD; seven grandchildren, Emilee, Katelyn, Raymond, Tyler, Kaylee, Ryan and Evan; two great grandchildren, Preston and Harper and one on the way in June.

Funeral service will begin 11 AM, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton St., Elkton MD with visitation at 10 AM.  Interment in North East Methodist Cemetery, 101 Cemetery Road, North East, MD will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to North East Methodist Church, 308 South Main Street, North East, MD  21901.