Gary William Hutchison, 79, of Ledbetter passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.
Mr. Hutchison retired from USEC, where he worked as a maintenance mechanic. He was a veteran of the US Army, and of the Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Hutchison of Ledbetter; one son, Rhett Hutchison (Lindsey) of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Catherine Sharp (James) of Birdsville, KY, and Christy Kopischke (Brian) of Paducah; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clifford and Freda Esther (Fischer) Hutchison.
There will be a private family graveside service held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com.
Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
