Patrick Sherman Hutchins, age 82, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Patrick was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 16, 1943, to Sherman Edward Hutchins and Iretta McCauley Hutchins. He was a certified HVAC Technician and worked for 30 years at the United States Enrichment Corporation. Patrick was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in LaCenter, Kentucky. Patrick served in the United States Marine Corps.
Patrick’s second home was spending time at Current River, rafting, and hosting family gatherings, which always brought him great joy. Patrick enjoyed fishing and hunting with his dogs.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Joan Sickmann Hutchins; two daughters, Cathleen Hutchins of Paducah, Kentucky, and Stephanie Ransom of Kevil, Kentucky; two sons, Theodore S. (Monica) Hutchins of Paducah, Kentucky, and Bradley (Erin Mobley) Hutchins of Paducah, Kentucky; one sister, Judy Huskey of St. Charles, Missouri; one brother, John (Mindy) Hutchins of Lonedell, Missouri; nine grandchildrden, Natalie Hutchins, Samantha Lindley, Reese Hutchins, Ally Hutchins, Sebastian Hutchins, Brody Ransom, Kyler Hager, Mason Ransom and Mateo Hutchins; and two bonus grandchildren, Reagan Mobley and Ella Mobley; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death were his parents and one brother, Stephen Hutchins.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in LaCenter, Kentucky, with Rev. Jude Okeoma officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery with Military honors. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the Rosary to be held at 6:30 p.m.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 624 Broadway, LaCenter, KY 42056.
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