Gerald R. Hutchinson, 81, departed this life Friday morning, October 9, 2012 at his home with his family by his side in Springfield, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by parents Gladys (Comley) and Herbert E. Hutchinson, step-mother Addie (Stewart) and Brother Herbert A. Hutchinson

Survivors: wife Loretta E. (Stewart) Hutchinson, sons Gerald A. and Michael M. Hutchinson granddaughter Catherine E. and grandsons Michael M. and Gerald A. Hutchinson. Brother Richard Hutchinson and sister Jean Hutchinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will convene Thursday, October 15, 2015  from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church in Alton, Illinois. Dr. Gregory L. Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Upper Alton Cemetery.  Guest registry and condolences are available at: www.harrisonfuneralchapel.com. Services entrusted to Harrison Funeral Chapel and Cremation Center of Alton.