Edward Leroy Sutherland
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Edward Leroy "Fast Eddy" Sutherland, age 73 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ed was born to the late James and Emmadelle {Snyder} Sutherland. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Sutherland; brother Jim Sutherland. Ed will be dearly missed by his wife of 49 years, Judy; daughter Tiffany (Geoffery) Ury; granddaughters Lotus and Meadow Ury and Czarina (Jay Howland) Sutherland; sisters Beverly (Frank) Barberito Barb Bundrick, Ginny (Gary) Glosner; sisters-in-law Linda Sutherland and Joyce (Doug) Leopard; beloved cat Velose of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. After graduating from Ellet High School in 1968, Ed joined the United States Army, and served in Vietnam as a military police officer. Ed then went on to work for Ohio Edison as a lineman and trouble shooter, and retired after 35 years of service. He was a past President and JCI Senator of the Ellet Jaycees. Ed was an avid fisherman and a huge Ohio State fan. He loved life and adventuring, especially his trips to Mexico. Per Ed's wishes, cremation has taken place, and military honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a date soon to be announced. To find updated service information, and to leave a message for Ed's family, please visit www.NewcomerAkron.com. Donations in Ed's name may be made to Isla Cats Need Help Paypal, [email protected], or HALO, at www.helpinganimalslivingoverseas.org.