John Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, John H. Age 79 of Beavercreek, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. John was born in Talladega, Alabama to the late Clyde and Jewell Hutchinson. He is also preceded in death by his brothers L.D. Hutchinson, Jerry Hutchinson, and Nick (Wanda) Hutchinson, sisters Ardene Cooper and Shirley (Earl) Johnson, and sister-in-law Eula Hutchinson.

He is survived by his former wife of 36 years Janet Hutchinson, son Jonathan (Tracy Pavlak) Hutchinson, daughter Valerie (Jason) Kennedy, grandsons Grant Kennedy and Colin Kennedy, brother Robert Hutchinson, sisters Loredia (Junie) Stevens, Lois (Bill) Black, and Patsy (Carl) Mosley, brother-in-law Horace Cooper, sisters-in-law Mary Jo Hutchinson and Karen Hutchinson, and cousin Charles (Frances) Mullins and special cousin Walter (Corann) Kitchen.

As one of ten children, John was loved by his entire family. His charismatic personality and sense of humor drew people to him, and he always enjoyed the company of his many friends. John grew up in Morgan County, Kentucky and graduated from Hazel Green Academy where he excelled in playing basketball.

John married his sweetheart, Janet in June 1964. The couple moved to Xenia, Ohio to begin their careers and start a family. As a licensed electrician, General Motors hired John on-the-spot and he retired 30 years later. John loved being a father and grandfather and took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. After retiring, John spent his winters in Ft. Myers, Florida. He enjoyed trips to the beach and time in the sun. He will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, November 5, 2021 at the Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. in Beavercreek, Ohio with interment to follow at Byron Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 am until the time of services on Friday, November 5. www.tobiasfuneralhome.com