Allen Giffin Suter

Allen Giffin Suter obituary

Allen Giffin Suter

Allen Suter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home-Keyser Chapel on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Allen Giffin Suter, 84, of Keyser, WV, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his residence while under the care of WVU Medicine Hospice.

Born on December 31, 1940 in Keyser, WV, he was a son of the late Carl and Pryscilla (Fleming) Suter.

Mr. Suter was a 1958 graduate of Keyser High School and was retired from the Westvaco Luke Mill. He served in the United States Air Force for many years and during the Vietnam War.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 22 years, Louise (Whitlock) Suter; three children, Timothy Suter, Christopher Suter and wife Jennifer and Misty Whetzel and husband Jeremy; four stepdaughters, Krista House, Cindy White, Tami Miller and Jacquie Crawford; two brothers, Tom Suter and wife Sally and Bill Suter and wife Sherry and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Allen's wishes for his body to be donated to the WV Human Gift Registry have been honored and a Celebration of Life is planned for the near future with dates and times to be announced.

The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to WVU Medicine Hospice, 1952 New Creek Highway, Keyser, WV 26726 .

The Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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