Roy L. Hutchinson, 79 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away on Friday July 20, 2018 at 8:09 PM at his residence. He was born October 30, 1938 in Skelton, West Virginia the son of the late Earl J. & Margaret (Sweeney) Hutchinson. He retired from GM (Delco Moraine) in 1993. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War where he was a K9 century dog handler.
He was a member of Vietnam Dog Handlers Association; he was an avid sports fan of Arcanum Schools, University of Dayton College Basketball, and West Virginia Football; he was a member of American Legion Post 707, Englewood, Ohio; Ohio Wander Freunde (Walking Club); Grand Squares Square Dancing Club as well as a couple other square dancing clubs; he enjoyed attending the Greenville Band Performances; and enjoyed traveling after retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Nancy & Judith; and 4 brothers.
He is survived by his wife: Myrtle Mae (Smith) Hutchinson of Arcanum whom he married October 18, 1980; his children & spouses: Duane & Lori Hutchinson of Huber Heights, Marvin & friend Janet Bingham of Greenville, Laurie Jo Roush of Omaha, Nebraska, & Debra & Gary Coblentz of Greenville; grandchildren & spouses: Andrea & Jay Howard, Abbey & Rodney Fisher, James & Justin Roush, Marney & Justin Ozbun, Megan & Charles Bruns; great grandchildren: Ryan, Brandon, & Kya Howard, Grant & Haylee Fisher, Alabama Roush, Kaylee, Reagan, & Laithe Ozbun, & Savanna Bruns; brothers & sisters in law: Pat Williams of Springfield, Ohio, Wayne & Patty Hutchinson of Marion, North Carolina, Dwight & Ann Hutchinson of Beckley, West Virginia; brother in law: Pat Coutcher of Laurinburg, North Carolina; special sister in law: Martha Hutchinson of Beckley, West Virginia; numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Thursday July 26, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Gary Cloyd officiating. Burial will follow in Stelvideo Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at the Arcanum High School Gym. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to Arcanum Rescue.
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