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How old was Popcorn Sutton when he died?
62 years (1946–2009)
Popcorn Sutton/Age at death
In a move to perhaps cement his legendary status for all of eternity, Popcorn Sutton committed suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning just days before his federal prison sentence was scheduled to begin in 2009. Sutton was found dead at the age of 62 in his parked green Ford Fairmont with the engine running.
Where Popcorn Sutton is buried?
Mt. Sterling
| Name | Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Burial | 24 Oct 2009 | Popcorn Sutton Family Cemetery, Parrottsville, Cocke County, Tennessee |
| Buried | Mt. Sterling, North Carolina | |
| Person ID | I328132 | Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest |
| Last Modified | 2 May 2013 |
What did Popcorn Sutton do in 1983?
Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton, 62, was found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a car near his Parrotsville, Tenn., residence, days before he was to begin serving an 18-month prison sentence for large-scale moonshine operation.
Do they still make Popcorn Sutton moonshine?
Is Popcorn Sutton Moonshine Still Available? You can no longer buy moonshine produced by the original Popcorn Sutton because he died in 2009 after committing suicide to avoid jail and because of his cancer diagnosis. But this original recipe still exists.
Is Popcorn Sutton dead?
March 16, 2009
Popcorn Sutton/Date of death
Why did popcorn kill himself?
Death and memorial services Sutton died by suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on March 16, 2009, apparently to avoid a federal prison term due to begin a few days later.
Are Digger and Mark legal?
His Craft Is Definitely Risky. Those who watch Discovery’s Moonshiners know Eric “Digger” Manes and Mark Ramsey are BFFs and business partners. And, as the title of the series suggests, their profession is making moonshine — which in case you didn’t already know, happens to be illegal.
What fruit did Popcorn Sutton make moonshine?
Popcorn was a legend – the ultimate Bootlegger and maker of Moonshine likker. I have a bottle he gave me – apricot brandy and it really is good.
Did Popcorn Sutton take his own life?
Sutton died by suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning on March 16, 2009, apparently to avoid a federal prison term due to begin a few days later.
What is Tickle worth?
Tickle Moonshiner net worth: Tickle Moonshiner is an American moonshiner and reality television personality who has a net worth of $300 thousand. Tickle Moonshiner was born in Southwest Virginia, and is known for creating “moonshine”, illegal, homemade liquor.