Carl Eason Hutchinson

Carl Eason Hutchinson , 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility surrounded by his loving family. Carl was one of fourteen children and was born in Metter, Ga to the late Meldrim Anderson Hutchinson and Susie Collins Hutchinson. In 1947, he graduated from Metter High School. Carl then joined the United States Army where he proudly served in Special Forces for eight years. For many years, he worked for Brooks Instruments, T.J. Morris Company, and then Sizemore Security where he retired in the early 90’s. He was a past president of the Statesboro Jaycees and first president of the Bulloch Wildlife Sportsman Club, which he helped establish. Carl was a member of the Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Carl loved to hunt deer and quail, fish, watch the Atlanta Braves and University of Georgia Bulldogs play but most of all, he made sure to never miss any of his grandchildren’s ballgames! Mr. Carl loved nothing more than spending time with his loving family.

Carl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruby Steptoe Hutchinson; children, Carlton Harper of Florida, Stephanie Patty (Alan) of Florida, Marc Hutchinson of Statesboro, Hal Hutchinson of Reidsville, and Lisa Davis (Bruce) of Statesboro; grandchildren, Jessica Patty Ingelmo (Greg), Brandon Davis, Ashley Higgs (Matt), Dalana Hardin (Nick), Jacob Patty, Zach Hutchinson (Michelle), Travis Hutchinson (Joanna), Robbie Patty, and Chelsey Nixon (Dan); eleven great grandchildren; sister, Charlaine Clutter of Statesboro; sisters-in-law, Jackie Hutchinson of Brunswick, and Yvonne Steptoe of Grovetown; brothers-in-law, Bobby Steptoe (Sheresa) of Statesboro, and Billy Steptoe (Vivian) of Rincon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Hutchinson family would like to extend a very special thanks to the staff of Ogeechee Area Hospice and his loving caregivers, Sheila Hotchkiss and Lisa Carter.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Deal Funeral Directors.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 11,2023, at 11:00am in the Chapel of Deal Funeral Directors with Elder Randy Waters officiating.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Interment will follow in Eastside Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Hutchinson residence at 1102 Wigwam Court, Statesboro, GA 30461

Memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations:

Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church

4 S Zetterower Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458

Wounded Warrior Project

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate

Ogeechee Area Hospice

200 Donehoo St, Statesboro, GA 30458

Deal Funeral Directors of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements.