Joseph Dale Hutchison Sr.

Joseph Dale Hutchison Sr. obituary, Versailles, MO

Joseph Dale Hutchison Sr.

Joseph Hutchison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home - Versailles Chapel on Dec. 9, 2025.
Joseph Dale Hutchison, Sr., age 62, of Versailles, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home. He was born September 3, 1963, in Boone County, Missouri, a son of Don and Marva (Johnson) Hutchison.

Joe worked as an over the road truck driver for many years with his dogs and loyal companions by his side. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on tractors and vehicles. An avid outdoorsman, he found peace while hunting, fishing, gardening and riding horses.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Hutchison, Jr. (Amanda) of Versailles, Missouri, Christina Hutchison of Versailles, Missouri and Tyler Dabbs (Jessica) of Joplin, Missouri; grandchildren, Brooklyn Lambert (Eli), Leighton Carter, Jaron Carter, Westyn Fields, Jayce Hutchison, Ripp Hutchison, Kylie Hutchison, Charlotte Dabbs and Wyatt Dabbs; great-grandson, Echo Lambert; his mother, Marva Hutchison of Versailles, Missouri; brother, David Hutchison (Dana) of Versailles, Missouri; several nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Hutchison and sisters, Sherry Hutchison and Diana Draves.

Graveside services and inurnment will be held at a later date in Greenmore Memorial Gardens in Barnett.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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