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George Thomas "Tom" Hutchinson, Sr., 89, of Savannah, died Sunday, Aug 18, 2013 at his residence, under the care of Hospice Savannah, Inc. He was born in Screven County, Ga., and moved to Savannah in 1941. He was a graduate of Savannah High School, class of 1943, and served in the US Marine Corps in WW II, serving in the South West Pacific on Peleliu Island, where he was attached to the US Marine Air Wing Fighter Squadron, serving as a Crew Chief.
He returned to the United States in 1945, to attend Georgia Teachers College, graduating in 1949, and moving to Augusta, Ga. To establish Draughn's Business College, and returning to Savannah to work for the Railroad.
He served for 12 years on the Port Wentworth City Council, and in 1963 he became one of the original Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise Holders in Hickory, NC for 38 years, while adding 5 more locations before retiring to Savannah, Ga in 2001.
He was a member of the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church. He was a Life Member of Frank F. Baker Masonic Lodge # 46, F. & A.M's, having been a member for over 50 years, Alee Shrine Temple for 35 years, American Legion for 49 years, the Marine Corps League, VFW, the Moose Lodge in Statesboro, Ga., and the Bacon Park Senior Blitz.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. J.B. Hutchinson; his sisters, Audrey Davis, Wilma Smith, and Avis Keel; and his granddaughter, Kasey Fields.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hutchinson, Savannah, Ga; son, George Thomas, Jr., of Bethlehem, NC; daughters, Celeste & Herb Creaseman of Granite Falls, NC; Janie & Bobby Thompson of Statesboro, Ga; Sylvia Hutchinson of Lenoir, NC, Cornelia Hutchinson of Statesboro, Ga., Sonya & Emerson Conner of Statesboro, Ga; his step children, Debbie and Ken Hagin of Statesboro, Johnny and Lori Poteat of Greensboro, NC, and Denise Poteat of Savannah, Ga; a brother, Raymond & Pat Hutchinson of Pooler, Ga; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and his special caregiver, Jannelle Brown for her loving care.
Visitation: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Fairhaven Funeral Home- Hubert C. Baker Chapel.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Chapel.
Remembrances: Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, in care of Alee Shrine Temple, 100 Eisenburg Drive, Savannah, Ga 31406 and Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Fairhaven Funeral Home – Hubert C. Baker Chapel, Savannah,Ga 31406
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October 8, 2013
Mike Solomons
I believe my dad was in your Mr. Hutchinson Sr.'s Class of 43 at Savannah High - so glad you were able to have him for so many years. May you find solace in the fact that he too was a great man! May he Rest in Peace.
August 26, 2013
sheriff mike kile
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 23, 2013
irene
the wonderful memories of your loved one's continue too provide a measure of comfort to you until God's promises are fulfilled .- Matthew 5:5
August 23, 2013
SALLY ANNE DEAL
Sonya, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I didn't know this had happened! Ya'll will be in our thoughts and prayers! Love you! Sally Anne & Mike Deal
August 21, 2013
Judy, my love and thoughts are of you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen Brown
August 21, 2013
Betty Hodges
Sonya and Emerson, Sorry about your Dad. We hope both of you are doing as well as can be expected. We are all thinking of you and praying for you. We understand this is very hard time for you. We love you both very much. Betty, Steve, Debbie, Matthew, Heather, and Alyssa and Kids.
August 21, 2013
Donna Mears Latham
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hutchinson. I remember him from Port Wentworth many many years ago. He and my Dad were good friends, both on the Railroad. His daughter Celeste was my best friend back in the day. I only found out today about the families loss or I would have been at the funeral home yesterday.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
August 21, 2013
Joni Ehret
Janie, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
August 20, 2013
Paul Standridge
Tom wasn't only a great employer but a great man. He will be missed and remembered dearly. Our prayers are with you Judy and his children. May God bless you all.
Paul, Penny Standridge and Family
August 20, 2013
EVELYN CARTER
George was a fine person always happy he will be greatly missed by a lot of people
LOVE YOU GEORGE
August 20, 2013
Judy, I know you have sufferd a great loss in the passing of Tom as I have a great friend.
I always enjoyed the visits when you all were
in the Sylvania area and hearing all of the "tall tales" Tom would share about him and Robert
Robbins and the good ole' KFC days. Please
give my regards to Ray and Pat. I hope to
see you again. If ever in my area please
let me know and come by.
Dorothy Glisson, P. O. Box 146, Sylvania,
Georgia 30467
August 19, 2013
Juanita Woodby
I pray you feel Gods loving arms around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.With deepest sympathy land love, Juanita Woodby
August 19, 2013
Kathlene Stapleton & Family
Dear Judy and family, many great memories of good times together. Peace and comfort from God. Love ya.
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