Harold E. "Pluke" Hutchison

Harold E. “Pluke” Hutchison, one of twelve children born to the union of the late David S. and Jennie Belle (Felty) Hutchison, was born June 22, 1931, in Rush, Kentucky, where he grew up and attended school. As a young man, Harold worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department driving a dozer. He later went to West Virginia and worked in the coal mines. In 1951, Harold entered the United States Army. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, and served his country faithfully and with great honor and dignity. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal (4th Award) and the Expert Badge w/Rifle Bar. Staff Sergeant Hutchison retired from active duty service in 1971 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Harold’s first duty station assignment at Ft. Wood was in 1957. In 1968, he decided to stay in the Waynesville/Fort Leonard Wood. He bought a piece of property, built his own home, built the cabinets, and has lived there for the last 42 years. He began working for Art Graves constructing and installing cabinets. He decided to further his education and attended Waynesville Vo-Tech from 1974-1976. His last employment was working in the mess halls at Ft. Leonard Wood. Harold was a very caring and giving person. He took care of his dear friend, Geneva Gaddis when her health began failing, and provided for her until her death in 1992. In his spare time, Harold enjoyed carpentry and woodworking. He also liked being outdoors working in his garden. Most importantly, he loved visiting with his friends and neighbors. Harold passed away at 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, Missouri, having attained the age of 79 years and 21 days. He will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. Harold leaves to cherish his memory three children: Robert Slaughter, Dixon, Tim Hutchison, Charleston, South Carolina and Tammy Gage, San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren: Chase and Sidney Gage; mother-in-law: Lilly Farley, Dixon and sister-in-law: Donna Lesio, Dixon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and dear friend, Harold was preceded in death by seven brothers: two infants, George, Woodrow, Gobel, Everett and Horton Hutchison, and four sisters: Hazel Davis, Lucy Sparks, Nola Patrick and Ola Mae Miller. A memorial gathering was held from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M. Friday, July 16, 2010 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Visitation was also held from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M. Sunday, July 18 in the Malone Funeral Home of Grayson, KY. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 19, 2010 in the Malone Funeral Home with Joe Hutchison officiating. Gretta Hensley and Debbie Hale sang “Amazing Grace” and “Someday”. Gretta also sang “Even in Heaven”. Serving as escorts were Robert Slaughter, Dallard Berry, Jim Bob Hutchison, Mike Berry, Bryan Hutchinson and Gary Oney. Burial with military honors followed in the Cribbs Hill Cemetery of Grayson, KY under the direction of Malone Funeral Home. Military honors were provided by the U.S. Army of Ft. Knox, KY. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Harold Hutchison and may be left at the funeral home.

Harold E. "Pluke" Hutchison

June 22, 1931 - July 13, 2010