Donald Richard Suddock

Donald Richard Suddock, 84, of Oswego, and formerly of Emporia, died on Monday, May 8, 2018 at Oswego Health and Rehab.

Don was born on August 9, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Lora Metcalf Suddock.  He married Verna Mae Tallman in 1959 and later divorced.

Surviving family members include: son, Mark Suddock of Mound Valley, Kansas; grandchildren, Clayton Burkhart, Heather Sharp, Kimmie Sue Suddock, Mindy Suddock, Mark Suddock, Jr., and Serria Suddock; and ten great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deloris Kay Suddock, and Sharolyn Dawn Suddock; grandson, Josh Suddock; brothers, Clayton Suddock, Joe Suddock, Jr., and Robert Lee Suddock; and sisters, Jean Hinson, Betty Haivald, Helen Howel, and Dorothy Briant.

Don worked for the Emporia School District and the City of Emporia before becoming the custodian at the American Legion in Emporia.  Don served in the United States Army from August 1951 to November 1953 during the Korean War.

Cremation is planned with a graveside service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the Patio Garden of Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia.  Burial will follow.  Military services will be provided by Ball-McColm Post #5, American Legion and Lowry-Funston Post #1980 Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Memorial contributions to the American Legion may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.robertsblue.com