Jim was born on February 10, 1951, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Walker Hamilton Sudduth and Francis Fuqua Sudduth. After graduating from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. During and following his military service, Jim continued his education, attending Chaminade University of Honolulu and earning his master’s degree from Pepperdine University.
Following his time in the Air Force, Jim worked for the United States Postal Service before later beginning a career selling life insurance.
Jim is survived by his wife, Suzie Reynolds Sudduth; his biological sons, Shawn Sudduth (Natali) and Brad Sudduth; and his stepchildren, Chrissy Erickson (Jim) and Joey Bealis (Cally). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Eric Sudduth (Kimmie), Hannah Sudduth Phillips (Brian), Marc Sudduth (Sunny), Luke Sudduth (Brooke), Nick Sudduth, Toby Sudduth, Chelsea Suddduth, Omar Sudduth, Tyler Sudduth, Dre Sudduth, Ben Sudduth, Brooklyn Bealis, and Mackenzie Bealis; and two great-grandchildren, as well as his sister, Donna Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Sue and Becky.
Jim will be remembered for his love of family, his service to his country, his curiosity about the world, and the many memories he created with those he loved. His greatest pleasure was traveling the world with Suzie, and he cherished being able to share those, travels, and love that will continue to be treasured by all who knew him.
Memorials in honor of Jim may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital
