Jerry B. Huntoon, 79, of North Sutton, died on April 15, 2016, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by his family.

He was born in New London on December 4, 1936, the son of William H. Huntoon and Georgia W. (Bradford) Huntoon Bickford.

Jerry was very proud of serving in the US Navy on the USS Sullivan. He lived in Sutton for 55 years and worked for Edmunds Bus Line and AS Little Garage as a mechanic. He also had been employed by Concord Trailways as a bus driver and mechanic, and he retired as a mechanic for Heath and Lull Garage.

He was an active member and former deacon of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Sutton, served on the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department, and was a member of the American Legion Post 40. Years ago, he was active with the Boy Scouts.

Jerry loved his gardens, and especially dahlias. He liked golfing, pitching horseshoes, and watching NASCAR racing. He really liked to walk his little dog, Sophie. Jerry formed and worked on a Relay for Life Team to help fight cancer.

He is predeceased by his parents; his daughter, Sherry Huntoon; his grandson, Jesse Stevens; his sister, Marguerite Rowe; and his brother, Steven Huntoon.

Members of his family surviving include his wife of 57 years, Joyce (Carter) Huntoon of Sutton; four children: Susan Johnson of Andover, Carrie Stevens of North Sutton, Pamela Theis of Andover, and William Huntoon of Springfield; nine grandchildren: Peter, Samantha, Jayme, Joe, Nick, Kristina, Corey, and Alicia; nine great-grandchildren; his sister, Sylvia Alexander of Lewisburg, Tennessee; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London on Thursday, April 21, from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 23, at 2 PM at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Sutton. Burial will be in North Sutton Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post 40 and the US Navy.

Memorial contributions may be made to David’s House, PO Box 660, Lebanon NH 03766 or to the Sutton Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 179, North Sutton NH 03260.