Brian "Joedy" Sutherland 63 of Tallahassee passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 2 2010 with his family by his side. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday March 13 at 3 pm in the chapel of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange 1201 Dunlawton Avenue. The family will begin receiving guests at 2 pm.
Joedy was born on October 12 1946 in Lexington Kentucky. He attended Henry Clay High School and Morehead State University. He worked as an optician in both Daytona Beach and Tallahassee.
Joedy and Cheri celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in May of 2009 and their son Brian Joseph Sutherland II is a recent graduate of Florida State University.
Joedy loved the outdoors and an avid fisherman hunter and sports fan. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had an amazing zest for life. All who knew him were blessed to able to feel the joy that exuded in his presence. This world has lost a great man; he will be dearly missed and remembered always. We must in our time of grief remember the wonderful times that were shared with him.
Joedy is preceded in death by his parents Charles and Virginia Fisher.
Joedy leaves his beloved wife Cheri (Connor) Sutherland of Tallahassee Florida; son Brian J. Sutherland II of Tallahassee Florida and his extended Connor Family in Daytona Beach.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in Joedy's honor to the Boy Scouts of America. Friends may send condolences to www.LohmanFuneralHomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful supervision of Lohman Funeral Home Ormond