Danny Hutchins' Obituary
Danny Hutchins was born in Greenville, Mississippi. He passed away in Longview, Texas on January 9, 2021 at the age of 72. He is survived by his loving wife, Mittie, his son Marc and his wife Miranda, his daughter Jennefer Doll and her husband Kevin, his grandchildren, Carson and Tucker Pool. He is also survived by his brother Bobby and his wife Mary Ann, his brother Eliott and his wife Marjorie, his sister Linda as well as many nieces and nephews. He held a very special place in his heart for his dear friends, Chuck and Sandy, Mark, Montrell, Carzie and Minnie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Auxilia Hutchins, his niece Sonia Hutchins and his nephew Bud Hutchins.
Danny made family a priority and took immense joy in spending his time with them. He showed his dedication to his family by building them a beautiful home from the ground up with his own hands in Marshall, Texas. He created a peaceful oasis for the entire family, where he would then spend his time taking his family on adventures of hunting, fishing, and riding ATVs. He also used this oasis as a place to teach his granddaughter how to drive, to teach his grandson firearm safety and to play with his beloved dog Rollo. Danny’s nieces and nephews carry fond memories of all of the fun they had with him when he was their babysitter. Danny liked to give them a challenge or tell them scary stories and even though they are now adults, they still have many stories to tell about Danny’s babysitting style.
Danny proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the Marines, earning the Purple Heart in combat. Combat wrecked him physically, but not mentally. He channeled his military experience into being an unofficial firearms instructor, teaching friends and family about gun safety as well as proper use and maintenance.
He loved working in his shop, and enjoyed teaching others how to use his many tools for design, woodworking, welding and plumbing. He was an avid hunter, but he focused on hunting as a means to feed his family. He was a mentor to so many who loved him dearly for his advice that will stay with them for their entire lives. He and his wife had only been in Longview for a few months before he left this earth, and had not had the time to form the relationships here, that he had everywhere he had lived before.
Services will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, Texas with limited attendance at his request.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cypress Valley Bible Church, Disabled Veterans of America, or the charity of your choice.
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