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Francis Sutherland Obituary
Alex departed this life on December 26, 2024.
He is survived by his parents, Frank and Lauren Sutherland, and numerous family members and friends.
Alex was a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro and the University of Richmond School of Law. He was employed by Emerald Homes in Richmond, VA., and also created and managed his own Airbnb business.
Alex was a kind, gentle, warm-hearted and generous man. He was an avid reader, enjoyed cooking, golf and other sports, a good game of chess, and music, especially songs from The Great American Songbook.
He was always ready to reach out to those in need and offer a helping hand. His struggle with addiction stole many things from him but never his sense of humor or the happiness he felt in quiet moments of connection with his friends and loved ones.
Alex touched many lives during his time with us. He will be missed more than words can say.
Alex's memorial service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23234.
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Lee Jones
January 20, 2025
Louise Hales
January 16, 2025
I knew Alex through my nephews, Ben and Dan. He joined our family beach trip years ago, and I saw him many times since at holidays and family events with the Karbs. He was a cheerful, outgoing, friendly boy who grew into a man without losing those same characteristics. Alex brought cheer with him. I was saddened to learn he died. My condolences to his family and friends who will miss him. I hope remembering Alex will soon bring more joy than sadness to those who loved him.
Susan King
January 14, 2025
There were many Summers that Alex would join our family for our week at Wrightsville Beach. He would show up with a smile and leave with a smile. We all enjoyed his company. There are many memories especially of Alex helping Geoff with the 1000 piece puzzle by finding the last piece that had fallen on the carpet! We laugh saying that Alex hid that one last piece. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his parents and family and to all that will miss his smile.
Geoff and Susan King and family
Ginger and Ken Karb
January 12, 2025
Our family has known Alex for many years, I can hardly remember a time when we didn't know him. He played youth soccer with my sons, joined us for skiing and beach trips, ate dinner at our house countless times. Occasionally I wakened in the morning to find him asleep on our family room sofa. He was as close to a third son as Ken and I had. He was as described in his obituary: a kind, smart, generous man with a great sense of humor of humor. We are so saddened at his death. With condolences to his family....
Pal Lineberry Ingold
January 12, 2025
I met Alex only one time with his dad and friends in Greensboro, NC. I remember him as a delightful and extremely engaging young man, whom I felt I had known for years. My prayers for his family and friends are for strength, love, and acceptance. May God grant him peace, which this world could not.
Scott Dunnagan
January 12, 2025
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January 12, 2025
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