Richard “Scott” Sutherland
Haysi, VA – Richard “Scott” Sutherland, age 44, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at his home on Big Ridge, near the Town of Haysi. Scott had previously worked as a welder at Steel Fab in Bristol, VA and as a machine operator for the Dana Corporation, also in Bristol. He also worked with the Michael Waltrip Racing Team in Mooresville, NC and Front Row Motorsports. Scott loved NASCAR. Scott was born April 15, 1970 in Richlands, VA and was the only child of Jerry Dixie Sutherland and Mary Lee Owens Sutherland. Scott was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard Dixie and Mae Anderson Sutherland, and his maternal grandparents, William B. and Madgie Bartley Owens.
In addition to his parents, Scott leaves behind three special cousins, Dawn Rebecca Owens, Lisa Rowe and Cynthia Hubbard, his loving black Lab “Abe” and his cat “Anheuser”, along with an abundance of good friends and buddies.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Haysi Funeral Home with Bill Neeley officiating. The family will receive friends after 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service. Burial will follow in the Owens Family Cemetery, Haysi, VA. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Fields, Dennis Fuller, Craig Boyd, Louie Deel, Dave Deel, Matt Sutherland, Eddie Ratliff, and Blake Branham. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Sutherland, Keith Church, Travis Deel, Frank Ratliff, and Johnny Greg Owens. Online condolences may be sent to www.haysifuneral.com. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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