Gary William Hutchison

Gary William Hutchison obituary, Ledbetter, KY

Gary William Hutchison

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Gary Hutchison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Feb. 17, 2026.
Gary William Hutchison, 79, of Ledbetter passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Hutchison retired from USEC, where he worked as a maintenance mechanic. He was a veteran of the US Army, and of the Church of Christ faith.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Hutchison of Ledbetter; one son, Rhett Hutchison (Lindsey) of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Catherine Sharp (James) of Birdsville, KY, and Christy Kopischke (Brian) of Paducah; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clifford and Freda Esther (Fischer) Hutchison.

There will be a private family graveside service held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.

Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

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

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2975 Old Husbands Rd, Paducah, KY 42003

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