Alex “Ike” Leslie Sussex, 79, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital.
In accordance to the families wishes, cremation has taken place with no services to be held at this time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Dutcher Funeral Home.
Alex was born August 22, 1944 to Alex and Ivol (Post) Sussex in Hillsdale, MI. He served in the US Army from 1965-67 during the Vietnam War. Ike was a Green Beret with the Special Forces earning a Bronze Star.
He married Charlene (Wright) Sussex on January 29, 1971, in Jonesville, MI.
Ike was a truck driver for over 30 years with Warner Oil Company, retiring in 2009. He also was a charter captain for 1 up Charters.
Ike enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially going to watch his grandkids sporting events.
Alex is survived by his wife, Charlene Sussex of Coldwater; his children Kevin Sussex of Camden, and Kristin (Nick) Stout of Coldwater; his sisters Shirley Flowers of Osseo and Gladys Parkinson of Coldwater; his grandchildren Tom Selbee, Angelica Sussex, Graham Sussex, Caley Stout, and Luke Stout; his great grandchildren Jayden Selbee and Paisley Jai; his mother in law Susie Wright; and many nieces and nephews.
Alex was preceded in death by his son Jamey Stockman; his siblings Charles Sussex, Carl Sussex, and Sally Brumbaugh, and granddaughter Kayla Selbee.
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