James was born Nov. 7, 1928 in Glen Burnie, MD to the late Elizabeth Wisner and James Sutherland. James attended Glen Burnie High School and served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elks Lodge # 622 and the Masonic Lodge # 213. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, crabbing, electronics, and being with his family, friends and church friends.

He was preceded in death by son Randolph. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Grace Homens Sutherland; one daughter, India Katherine Sutherland and her husband George Maloney of Severna Park; six sons, James “Blake” III, Stewart, William, Ralph, David and his wife Donna, Douglas, and daughter-in-law, Donna, all of Maryland; 13 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit on Thurs., Dec. 22 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Barranco & Sons, P.A Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Hwy, Severna Park. A funeral service will be held on Fri., Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at Jenkins Memorial Church, 133 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401 or to Jenkins Memorial Church, 133 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122.

Online condolences may be made to www.barrancofuneralhome.com

*Obituaries provided to Patch by Barranco & Sons, P.A. Funeral Home.