Charles was born in Franklin County Kentucky on March 14, 1937, to John Dewey Hutchens and Martha Esible Hutchens. He was a loving father and Poppy.
He was met at the gates of heaven by his parents, John and Martha Hutchens, of Louisville, sister, Georgia LaVerne, of Louisville, and brother, J.D. Hutchens, of Mt. Washington, Kentucky.
He leaves behind his sons, Rob Hutchens (Maria) and Rich Hutchens (Karen).
He also leaves behind his 5 grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin, Rebecca, Brandon, Danielle; and 5 great grandchildren.
Charles was a 1954 graduate of Male High School and an active alumni. He was a graduate of the University of Louisville. He honorably served in the United States Army. He worked at General Electric for 40 years, with the majority of his career in Building 2, in Tool and Die and as a Quality Control Engineer. He touched thousands of people with his heavenly voice as he participated in Glee Club, Master's Men, the Galilean's, among many other musical groups.
Charles was an extraordinary man who left a legacy of love, kindness, strength, and generosity. He had a smile that lit up any room. He had a presence that was always felt and a look he gave where everyone knew he meant business. His stories were so captivating, and his jokes brought laughter to everyone. Charles had an abundance of knowledge in which he never hesitated to share. He packed a lifetime full of memories made with those he loved dearly. From spending hours at the lake or on his boat to his Daffy Duck impersonation. He was an Eagle Scout and had a special hobby of woodworking where he could replicate anything he saw, only better. Charles' love and pride for his family was unmatched and evident in every aspect of his life. He always showed up with unwavering support.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home (4400 Bardstown Rd, Louisville KY) with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. A visitation will be on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
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