Celebrating the life of
Merle David Hutchinson
August 10, 1928 - January 31, 2018
SMSgt. Merle D. Hutchinson, USAF (Retired), passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Mr. Hutchinson served in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and was a member of the Harbor City Masonic Lodge #318. He was an active member of the Springfield Baptist Church, where he loved singing in the choir.
Mr. Hutchinson was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Hutchinson.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Joyce G. Hutchinson, daughter, Sharon Godbee (Chris), son, Larry Hutchinson (Kim), grandchildren, Kyle Hutchinson, Brad Godbee, Kasey Duggar (Steve), great-granddaughter, Lily. Also surviving are one brother, Charles Hutchinson, and two sisters, Meda Nipple and Janet Beason.
Visitation will be 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Fox & Weeks, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery.
Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Hutchinson family. May the love of family and friends as well as the words at “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3” continue to help you get through these most difficult times.
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Joyce,Larry,& Sharon, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of "Hutch". It has been years since we have seen you, but old friends are never forgotten. There were many Saturday night card games and bowling on Sunday nights, working together at the Post Office for many years. Joyce, you and Hutch were always very special people. Rob and I feel your loss too. Our prayers are with all of you. Rob and Hilda Tidwell
- Robert & Hilda Tidwell, 3201 Thornberry Circle Phenix City, Al
My sincere condolences to the family, please when you get a chance read Acts 24:15, there it talks about a sure hope for all of us.
- Kay F, Savannah, GA
Joyce, Sharon and Larry, We were so sorry to hear about Hutch. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Elaine & Paul Lester, Savannah, GA
I was really saddened to hear that “Hutch” died. He was a really good person and I have a lot of fond memories of him. I grew up next door to him, and he became sort of a surrogate grandfather figure for myself and my siblings. He never got mad at us for hitting baseballs over the fence into his yard, and he always took an interest in all of us and how we were doing. He even let us swim in his pool a lot. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your familiy.
- Tim Lester, Atlanta, Ga
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in Christs promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29
- Nikki, ,
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
- Niecy, Savannah, GA
Our Love and Prayers for the Family. Hutch was our very best friend and will be missed I know He is with our Lord,
- Frank & Helen Marelli, North Las Vegas , NV
Our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Hutchinson family. May the love of family and friends as well as the words at “Psalm 147:3” and “2 Corinthians 1:3” continue to help you get through these most difficult times.
- , ,
Joyce,Larry,& Sharon, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of "Hutch". It has been years since we have seen you, but old friends are never forgotten. There were many Saturday night card games and bowling on Sunday nights, working together at the Post Office for many years. Joyce, you and Hutch were always very special people. Rob and I feel your loss too. Our prayers are with all of you. Rob and Hilda Tidwell
- Robert & Hilda Tidwell, 3201 Thornberry Circle Phenix City, Al
My sincere condolences to the family, please when you get a chance read Acts 24:15, there it talks about a sure hope for all of us.
- Kay F, Savannah, GA
Joyce, Sharon and Larry, We were so sorry to hear about Hutch. You and your family are in our prayers.
- Elaine & Paul Lester, Savannah, GA
I was really saddened to hear that “Hutch” died. He was a really good person and I have a lot of fond memories of him. I grew up next door to him, and he became sort of a surrogate grandfather figure for myself and my siblings. He never got mad at us for hitting baseballs over the fence into his yard, and he always took an interest in all of us and how we were doing. He even let us swim in his pool a lot. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your familiy.
- Tim Lester, Atlanta, Ga
I'm very sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in Christs promise of the resurrection, John 5:28,29
- Nikki, ,
My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in the scripture at Revelation 21:4 and the website jw. org.
- Niecy, Savannah, GA
Our Love and Prayers for the Family. Hutch was our very best friend and will be missed I know He is with our Lord,
- Frank & Helen Marelli, North Las Vegas , NV
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

