Mr. John Arthur Suiter Jr., age 77 of Garysburg, NC passed away at his home Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
Mr. Suiter was born October 29, 1935 in Northampton County, NC, the son of the late John Arthur Suiter Sr. and Myrtle Anderton Suiter. He was also predeceased by a sister Martha “Peggy” Watkins Slade. He was a former member of the National Guard.
He was a local business man for many years and operated Suiter’s Store in Garysburg. He also operated a trucking service, but his love was in music. A very gifted musician he played the steel guitar and played for many years at the Lasker Barn Dance in Lasker, NC.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Bridgers Suiter. His daughters, Jan Suiter and Beth Suiter White, both of Halifax, NC. His son Ghi Suiter and his wife Susan also of Halifax, NC. His granddaughters Emily and Madison Suiter. A sister Elizabeth Suiter Robinson of Skippers, VA and many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at
Garysburg United Methodist Church Cemetery in Garysburg with Rev. Steve Formo officiating.
The family will receive friends at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids
Friday from 7:00 until 8:30 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas TX 75231 or The American Cancer Society, 930 Wellness Drive # B, Greenville, NC 27834.
A special thank you to Dr. Mario Fiorilli and staff for such kind care.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com