The
world lost a true original on Friday, May 17th, 2013. Lewis Andrews
Sutherland passed away peacefully with his family telling funny stories &
sharing memories by his side. Depending on how you knew him, you may have
called him Pop, Andy, Lou, Jesse Charles, JC, or even Left Reverend. His
interests as well as his potential names were vast. During his ample life
he was a "Legitimate Business Man", actor, bongo player, standup
comedian, music lover, grass mower, hole-in-one golfer, and constant practical
jokester.
His
practical joke co-conspirators, as well as frequent victims were his brothers,
Jesse Charles Sutherland (deceased), survived by Judy, Stephen Ray Sutherland
(deceased), survived by Jenny, and his sister Wanda Louise Schimpf (John) of
Lykens, Ohio who survives. He was not only a wonderful father but also
best friend to his sons, Greg Sutherland (Wapello, Iowa) and Brian Sutherland
(Michelle) (Tiffin, Ohio). Nothing meant more to him than family, he loved his
grandchildren Levi, Jacob, & Savannah (Greg) immensely and routinely
cheered them on from the stands at their sporting events. He made it a
point to attend at least one game of every sporting interest they had
throughout the years. Also surviving is his lady companion and kindred
spirit, Carrie Pirrotta, whom he shared the finer things of life with.
His love & support extended to his numerous nieces, nephews &
special loved ones and he would always make an appearance at graduations,
weddings, concerts, games, and plays. His generosity and support extended
beyond family to many individuals who throughout the years sought refuge or
wished to make a new start. Lou opened his home to all who needed
it.
He
knew how to tell a good story and did he ever have some stories to tell. He
made everyone around him laugh. There were a few things that didn’t make
him laugh which included being called Louie (“not even my mother calls me
Louie!”), getting sneezed on and candy canes. He loved THE Ohio State Buckeyes,
New Orleans Jazz Fest, Ballreich's Potato Chips, Macaroons, Pineapple Upside
Down Cake, being unpredictable, never throwing anything away, motorcycles,
classic cars (including his most recent purchase; an El Camino), yelling “Who
De Who!” as he drove away and his sister Wanda’s homemade canned sweet pickles
and anything she cooked from her fresh garden on the farm.
A
celebration of his life will be held at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (Goldman
Theater) Orlando, FL on June 28th at 7:00pm with a gathering immediately
following in the Darden Courtyard. The family asks that in lieu of flowers,
people become involved in "Be the Match" national bone marrow
registry or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org).
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