Sutherland, Harold Gray

Harold Gray “Mousie” Sutherland, 90, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. A member of Central United Methodist Church and retired from Inland Motors/Kollmorgen, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years who passed away in May of 2021, Lois Sutherland; his parents, Harry H. and Callie Frances Nichols Sutherland; brothers, Boyd, Roy, and Frank Sutherland; and sisters, Blanche Sutherland, Mary Bell Sutherland, and Helen Hines.

Harold “Mousie” Sutherland was born in Radford, VA and lived in Radford his entire life. He worked at Inland Motors/Kollmorgen as a tester and technician for over 45 years, where he tested specialized motors that were used in a variety of applications, including military and NASA space programs.

Harold was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed following Radford high school and Virginia Tech college sports, as well as New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves baseball. He also enjoyed caring for the many cats and dogs that he and his wife had as pets over the years. He enjoyed going around town to local businesses and talking to people almost every day. Harold was blessed with good health his entire life and was able to do the things that he enjoyed until the week he passed away.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Matt Newbill of Roanoke; two granddaughters, Bethany and Callie Newbill; sister-in-law, Audrey Jennelle of Radford; and many other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Central United Methodist Church of Radford. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. with Pastor Don Smith officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Central United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 611, Radford, VA 24143.

The Sutherland family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com