David James Hutchings, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 surrounded by his family in the Shelby Baptist Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama from complications which arise from dementia. He was born on February 28, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee to Walter and Virginia (Richardson) Hutchings. David attended West Rome High School and the University of Georgia. He was a member of Sigma Chi during his time at the university. On March 24, 1979, he married his high school sweet heart, Emily Jane Pappalardo in Rome, Georgia. Together, they had two children, Jonathan and Holly. He went on to work as an electrical engineer at nuclear power plants. David enjoyed being outdoors, particularly scuba diving, fishing, and hiking. David was a selfless and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He coached his kids’ baseball teams for many years. David was easy going with a smile that lit up every room he entered. He is survived by his beloved wife, Emily; son, Jonathan Hutchings; daughter, Holly (Hutchings) Lackey; five grandchildren: Cole and Cooper Hutchings; Patrick, Amelia, and Andrew Lackey; sister, Ida (Hutchings) McNeill; half-sister, Patsy Lee Williams; an aunt, Dorothy (Richardson) Turnbough; and many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents and half-brothers, John and Walter Jr. Private services will be held.
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