Jerry Allen Nutter, age 56, of Sutherland, VA died on Saturday, December 29, 2007. He was born in Quinwood, WV, the son of the late Arnold Nutter, and was also preceded in death by a wife, Kay Stover Nutter. Mr. Nutter was an active and devoted member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, and he loved the Lord, his family, and friends. He was employed by Dupont-Teijin Films in Hopewell, and had been with the company for over 35 years. Mr. Nutter was a very active outdoorsman, and he loved kayaking, water skiing, and the beauty of nature. He was a very devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and on two different occasions, was a single dad. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Janice Nutter; a son, David Nutter and wife Shelby of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Melissa Nutter Archer and husband David of Sutherland; his mother, Cora Nutter and step dad Don of Quinwood, WV; two step-sons, Greg Rasnake and wife Liza of Arlington, VA, and Kevin Rasnake of Glendale, AZ; three grandchildren, Dylan Archer, Vivian and Ana Grace Rasnake; one sister, Ivana Maceyak and husband Don of Kent, OH; two brothers, Larry Nutter and wife Patty of Oak Hill, WV, and Joe Nutter and wife Donna of Chester, VA; mother in law, Deliah Marable of Sutherland; and extended family and friends. The family will receive friends at Colonial Heights Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 from 4 to 6 p.m. with a funeral service beginning at 6 p.m. A private cremation will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights Baptist Church Choir Robe Fund in honor of Mr. Nutterâ??s faith in our Lord. Arrangements are being conducted by the J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Petersburg, where condolences may be registered at
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