Russell W. Hutchison

1940 - 2023

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. - Russell W. Hutchison, 83, of North Charleston, entered into eternal rest Wednesday (Jan. 18, 2023).

Russ was born Jan. 3, 1940 in Salamanca, N.Y., son of the late Ernest Wilson Hutchison and Virginia Conhiser Hutchison.

He traveled coast to coast, driving his 18-wheeler. Russ also faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy for six years, served in the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion.

In his spare time, Russ was an avid fisherman and enjoyed fishing in Santee Lake (the hatchery) and Bushy Park. He had quite the green thumb and could help just about anything thrive. He was a Christian of the Baptist faith. Russ enjoyed his television programs, particulary The Andy Griffith Show, Gunsmoke and Christian shows. He was a singer/songwriter and played the bass guitar.

He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.

He is survived by seven children, Ronald R. Shumpert Sr., Suzanne L. Gonzales, Russell Hutchison Jr., Jeremy Hutchison, Jessica Jones, Rhonda Rhoton and Tammy L. Dry; one sister, Judy Mahnk; one brother, Ron Hutchison; and his good dog, Rusty.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

His services will be private, by family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Russ' name to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel.

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

We'll see you again some day, Daddy!