Clarence E. """"Buddy"""" Hutchins, Jr., age 82 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2008 in Gulfport.
Mr. Hutchins was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lyman and retired after 43 years of service with Hancock Bank.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Winnie Louise Hutchins, of Gulfport; his children, Karen (Gian) Petrignani of Brandon, MS, Kevin Hutchins of Seabrook, TX, and Kim (Kenny) Peterman of Gulfport; his grandchildren, Elena Petrignani of Brandon, Kyle Peterman of Gulfport, Kent (Jennifer) Peterman, of Scott AFB, IL, and Kasey McLure of Wiggins; his great grandchildren, Kaleb Peterman, Karoline McLure and Nathaniel McLure.
The funeral service will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2:30 PM at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport where friends may visit from 1:30 PM until service time. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Davidson and Dr. Pande and their staff, as well as the staff at Canon Hospice for their kindness and care giving to Buddy during his illness.
Memorials may be given to St. JudeaÌââ¢s ChildrenaÌââ¢s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or First Baptist Church of Lyman Building Fund, 14321 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503.
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