Paul Julius Sutton, age 83, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born February 28, 1939, in Hot Spring County, the son of the late John C. and Nancy Williams Sutton.  Paul was a retired rancher and cattle farmer.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Anita Sutton, and several brothers and sisters.

Paul is survived by his wife, Betty Sue Treadaway Sutton of Bismarck, two sons, Bobby and Ricky Sutton of Bismarck, three grandchildren, Ryan, Parker and Sheridan Sutton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, February 27, 2023, at Prairie Bayou Cemetery with Frank Davis officiating.

No visitation is planned.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.