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ALVIN HUTCHINS Obituary

ALVIN WAYNE HUTCHINS, 88, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at his home. Born Feb. 15, 1930, in Quincy, Mich., he was a son of Earl and Daisie (Titus) Hutchins. He served in the Air Force for two years and worked for Rea Magnet Wire for 32 1/2 years. On Valentine's Day, in 1953, he married his loving wife, Marilyn Paxton Hutchins; she survives. Also surviving are children, Joni (Donald) Sanders of West Lafayette, Ind., and Robert Hutchins of Fort Wayne; two grandchildren, Natalie (Jacob) Fox and John (Shelby) Sanders; four great - grandchildren; brother, Loyal Hutchins of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Alvin was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti Hutchins; five siblings; and brothers-in-law, David Borton and Donald Koomler. Funeral service is 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with viewing from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Pastor Tammy Lugar officiating. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to Hope United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse Hospice. www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 13, 2019.

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Jane Dellinger

February 16, 2019

My sincere sympathy to Marilyn and family. I was honored to work with Al at Rea Wire, he was genuine and a great person. He and Marilyn even came to my wedding, this meant so much to me. RIP my friend.

Larry Smith

February 14, 2019

We have given a dear friend to GOD. AL will be missed greatly. A man who loved his family-friends-and his church. My prayers are with his family. Gods blessings of comfort are with you.

Marge Smithson

February 13, 2019

Marilyn.....Alvin such a nice man to all. You will miss him day to day but continue talking with him. He will answer in his pleasant timely manner. I ask Dave & eventually he answers. Usually in my dreams. It is eternal....

Hugh & Erma Rohrer

February 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of Al's death our prayers are with the family

February 13, 2019

Marilyn & Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Al. You are in my thoughts and prayers ! Jerry Toor

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