Thomas Earl Hutchinson

Thomas Earl Hutchinson age 79, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his home. Thomas was born July 30, 1944, in California and raised in Rhode Island where he attended parochial schools. Thomas was of the Presbyterian faith. In 1965 he joined the United States Army and proudly served for 20 plus years before retiring as a Master Sargent. He served in 2 tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm. After his military retirement he returned to work at the U. S. Postal Office in Providence, Rhode Island. He later retired to Southwest Florida. Thomas was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Mason York Rite- Knights Templar, Vietnam Brotherhood, and Disabled American Veterans.
Preceded in death by Uncle Norman and Aunt Rachael Rowey, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Soucie.
Survived by wife Deborah Hutchinson
Sons:
John and Marcie Hutchinson of Michigan
Steven Hutchinson of Germany
Stepsons:
Stefan Coisson of Illinois
Ryan Coisson of Texas
Cousins:
Becky Rowey of Rhode Island
Norman Rowey of Indiana
Karen Julian of North Carolina
Four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston. Memorial Service with full military honors by Roane County Military Memorial Honor Guard and the U. S. Army at 2:30 in the Kyker Chapel with Pastor Todd Adams officiating. Interment in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Kyker Funeral Home of Kingston is serving the Hutchinson Family.