J. L. Hutchison
Graveside services for J. L. Hutchison, 91, Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 16, 2012, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Hutchison died Monday afternoon, August 13, 2012, at White County Medical Center, Searcy, Arkansas.
He was born August 3, 1921, at Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to Jasper Lee Hutchison Sr. and Junie Hulett Hutchison. On December 12, 1947, he was married at Bono, Arkansas, to Dorothy Lou Griffin, who preceded him in death on October 12, 2009. Mr. Hutchison was a veteran of WWII having served in the United States Marines. He received a Bachelor’s degree from the Arkansas State University and a Master’s degree from University of Missouri. Before his retirement, Mr. Hutchison had been a teacher for thirty years, having been the business and C.O.E. teacher at West Plains School District for twenty-four years. Mr. Hutchison was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by one son, Ron Hutchison, wife, Donna, Searcy, Arkansas; one daughter, Frances Danenhauer, Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren, Kristen Hutchison Prince, husband, Travis, Jessica Hutchison and Joshua Hutchison, all of Searcy, Arkansas; and one great-grandchild, Landon Prince.
His parents, two brothers, Hale and Harold Hutchison and two sisters, Mable Hutchison and Peggy Goodman, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Jodie McKinney
August 14, 2012 @ 6:07 pm
My sympathies to the family. Mr. Hutchinson was my COE teacher back in 1980-81. He was a very kind man and one of my favorite teachers. He made a huge impression on many students. RIP Mr. Hutchinson you will never be forgotten.
Mark Carr
August 14, 2012 @ 9:37 pm
I was really sorry to hear about Mr. Hutchison’s death today. He was my COE teacher in high school. I’m 50 years old now so it’s been awhile, but he was by far my favorite teacher. He was extremely nice and respectful to all of his students. I have nothing but good memories of him. I’d like to express my condolences to his surviving family members. He made a difference in the lives of his students and I’m even a teacher myself today (26 years counting this upcoming school year).
Eric Turner RCA River Oaks Village
August 15, 2012 @ 5:04 am
J.L was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. I remember him most when he would come
down and sit with me while I was on break at ROV. He would tell me stories of his time in Gaum serving our country and of him being teacher. My prayers are with his family and agian my condolences.
Linda Pearson
August 15, 2012 @ 2:52 pm
It saddens me to hear of Mr. Jasper’s death. I became acquainted with him at Searcyhealth Care. My dad is a resident there. He was always so jolly and funny. My prayers are with the family. He will be deeply missed. The Bill Ward Family
Hassel and Alice (Newberry) Vandergriff
August 16, 2012 @ 7:51 pm
We were so sorry to hear of J.L.’s passing. He was a wonderful Christian man, and we were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
August 17, 2012 @ 7:18 am
My sincere sympathies to Hutch’s family. He was a very kind man. He put up with the first five kids in my family going through COE. My youngest sister never had the pleasure of his teaching and leadership. He was a very nice man and always had a kind word and a smile for you. He will be missed.