Warren Harden Sutherlin

On December 5, 2025, the Lord said “Well done my Son, come on home and rest”, as He welcomed him into His Heavenly home. Warren Harden Sutherlin, Jr’s soul left his earthly body while at home with his loving wife by his side, holding his hand. His life began on May 7, 1941, born to the late Warren Harden Sutherlin, Sr., and Arna Ozella Coles Sutherlin, in Williamsburg, VA. Warren confessed Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Barhamsville, VA. He was educated in the New Kent County Public school system. Warren loved to play baseball in school. He always said he was the best on the team. Warren’s working life began at 13 years of age, starting as a farm hand, and later as a school bus driver for New Kent County High School. He then worked at the Nottingham Drug Store and a moving company in Williamsburg. His greatest and longest service was at Colonial Williamsburg, where he dedicated his time for over 30 years. He started working in the upholstery shop, and was later offered a position to train as an apprentice in upholstery, due to his potential and work ethic. Warren surpassed that potential and was promoted as Supervisor of the Upholstery Shop at the Williamsburg Inn, where he later retired. During that time, Warren became an expert in the art of hanging ornate drapery and swags. He did so throughout the Colonial Williamsburg Inn, and the Colonial Housing. He lived a life dedicated to his craft, hard work, and legacy. With the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Queen E. Morris, whom he married on May 23, 1958, Warren later founded his own business, Sutherlin Upholstery. Warren would often say “I taught Queen how to upholster, now she things she’s better than me.” She would always smile and say “I am.” The couple worked side by side, building a family legacy of quality, dedication, and integrity. Their partnership in business, and in life, was a testament to God’s design for love, unity, and strength Warren had a great love for cars, and motorcycles, a passion that became a defining joy in his life. Over the years, he owned seven motorcycles, from a 1974 Electricglide, to Low Ryders, and onto Fatboys, each one cared for with pride. Riding brought him a sense of peace, freedom, and happiness that everyone who knew him could see. This passion reflected so much of who he was. Warren will be remembered for his warm smile, his wisdom, his loving heart, and his steady, caring presence. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Harden Sutherlin, Sr., of Middlesex, VA and Arna Ozella Coles Sutherlin, of New Kent County; brothers, John Coles, Stanley Sutherlin, Calvin Sutherlin, and Keith Braxton; along with a loving aunt, Ola Jones, who was like a mother to him. Warren leaves to cherish his precious memories, his devoted and loving wife of 67 years, Queen Elizabeth Morris Sutherlin; children, Lavoris Sutherlin, of Portsmouth, Ozella Scott (Spencer), of Portsmouth, and Antwan Terrell Sutherlin, of Richmond; grandchildren, Justin Halley Scott, Aurora Scott, Paris Xaviera Ozella Sutherlin, Kellan Spencer Sutherlin, Ava Elizabeth Sutherlin, and Sascha Lochlan Sutherlin; great grandchildren, Corben Scott Granlund, Anani Rio Granlund, and Abriel Scott; sisters, Delores Bluford (David), of Texas, and Maxine White, of Williamsburg, who was there for Warren throughout his sickness. He’s also survived by a host caring nieces, nephews, cousins and great friends. Warren’s love sustained his family, and his legacy will continue to live on through every life he touched. Though our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing he is now at peace in the arms of the Lord. We rejoice in the promise that one day we will meet again. A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Angel View Baptist Church, 6911 Angel View Lane, Lanexa, VA 23089.

Warren Harden Sutherlin

May 7, 1941 - December 5, 2025