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Eric Hutchins Obituary
July 26, 1985 - May 10, 2023
Eric Lee Hutchins, 37, of Morganton, N.C. passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1985 in Burke County to Amy Laurel Cable and the late Jonathan Hutchins. He loved dogs and rescued every dog he could. He enjoyed teaching his cousin, Jake how to play video games. Eric was an awesome and excellent cook, making family meals often. He took care of his family when anyone became sick. Eric was a sweet, kindhearted, quick witted person and was a protector. Many knew him as "Little Bulldozer."
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Gene Cable; maternal grandparents, Roger and Judy Warlick.
Eric is survived by his mother, Amy Cable; aunts, Lisa Warlick and Jennifer Warlick; uncle, Tony Hutchins; cousin, Ben Hutchins Deaton, Mary Burdette, Shannon Warlick, Kara Warlick, Emily Warlick, Jacob Baker and Angie Scott; a number of extended family; his dogs, Buddy and Old Greg; step-siblings, Scott Cable, Jennifer Caudill, Joel Cable; step-niece, Sydney Intres; paternal grandparents, Janice Hutchins and Bill Hutchins.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. At other times, the family will receive friends at his mother's home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals or Friends of Ruff Love.
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Soren
May 16, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family and other friends and loved ones.
I knew Eric quite well and he was a close friend of him. He always loved music and animals especially his dogs.
Barbara M Baia
May 15, 2023
Never met but loved his story of kindness and love. My fur babies are all adopted. I took was the care taker for my parents and also love to cook. I am so sad to see how young he was but God must have pets in heaven that need his love.
Wishing you peace from the pain of your loss.
BMB
Cynthia Terry
May 15, 2023
Prayers for the family.
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