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Gerald HUTCHINSON Obituary
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Gerald R. Hutchinson, 81, departed this life on Friday morning, Oct. 9, 2015, at his home with his family by his side in Springfield, Ill.
He was preceded in death by parents, Gladys (Comley) and Herbert E. Hutchinson; stepmother, Addie (Stewart); and brother, Herbert A. Hutchinson.
Survivors include: wife, Loretta E. (Stewart) Hutchinson; sons, Gerald A. and Michael M. Hutchinson; granddaughter, Catherine E.; and grandsons, Michael M. and Gerald A. Hutchinson; brother, Richard Hutchinson; sister, Jean Hutchinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will convene Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Alton, Ill., with Dr. Gregory L. Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Harrison Funeral Chapel and Cremation Center of Alton. Guest registry and condolences are available at: www.harrisonfuneralchapel.com.
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David Stokes
October 19, 2015
My prayers go out to the Gerald Hutchinson family. I remember Gerald dring my 2 years at Thrifty Drug during the transition to Springfield, IL.May God give you comfort.
October 15, 2015
Stu Lercher
Benson, Az.
Tammy Gilchrese
October 14, 2015
Loretta and Family,
I am praying for all of you during this time. I am always here if you need anything.
Patsy Dennis
October 13, 2015
Prayers are sent to the Hutchinson family on the lost of your loved one. Everytime I saw Gerald he greeted me with a Big hello and a Big smile. May the lord strengthen u all and may his peace abide with you. Gerald fought a long fight but he's @ peace with ur lord. No that we love u all and the memory of Uncle Gerald will live on in ur hearts. Love Patsy, Lamont Cherris Mont jr. and Quileen.
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