Thursday, February 13, 2020 7:31 am

Buddy Hutchins, age 83 of Rutherfordton, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

He was a native of Rutherford County. Left to cherish his memory are his son, James Curtis Hutchins (Maureen); two daughters, Yvonne Chappell (Gary) and Deborah Martin (Danny); five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents Albert Willis Hutchins and Lydia Griswold Hutchins, one great grandchild, four brothers and one sister.

A service to celebrate his life was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel.

Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.