Obituary of William D. Hutton

Little River, SC William D. Hutton, 80, of 3264 Lyndon Drive, Little River, SC and formerly of Oolitic, IN, died on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Grandstrand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Born January 11, 1928 in Oolitic, IN, he was the son of Millard and Olive (Livingston) Hutton. He married Barbara J. Anderson on December 18, 1948 and she survives. An avid sportsman and sports fan his entire life; he particularly enjoyed fox and rabbit hunting during adolescence and his early adult years. He was also a terrific bowler during his peak years carrying an average close to 200. He had numerous three- game 800 series and won several high for average titles in the city leagues. His real delight for bowling centered on the friendships he made with his teammates and other competitors these he treasured for life. His favorite sport was basketball both as a fan and player. He followed I.U. teams passionately his entire life. In high school he started as a sophomore at center for the Charlestown Pirates team in 1943-44 prior to moving to Oolitic for his junior and senior years where he captained the Lawrence County Champion Bearcat squads in both 1944-45 and again in 1945-46. Immediately after graduation from high school, he was drafted into the Army departing from Pittsburgh, CA on May 6, 1946. His tour of duty took him to Hawaii and Guam aboard the USS Saipan. Although one of his main charges during the war was to guard Japanese prisoners of war, later in life he befriended Japanese people and could count them as his friends. After returning stateside he spent time working as a hooker (not what you might be thinking) in the local limestone quarries, General Motors Allison division and finally as a candyman for M & F Vending for almost forty yearshe was certainly the most popular dad in the neighborhood for both his demeanor and his profession. He raised his children in a Christian home, loved his church family and looked forward to meeting his heavenly Father. Upon retirement in 1991, he traveled the states with his beloved wife, Barbara of sixty years. He eventually settled and moved to a place he loved North Myrtle Beach where he resided for the past fifteen years. He had a strong devotion and love for all animals, particularly dogs and cats and they played a big part in his life for all of his days. He was adored by his wife, children and grandchildren and they were the loves of his life. He will be missed by friends and family and all those who were fortunate enough to have known him. Surviving with his wife, Barbara is one daughter, Shirley Hutton Megnin and her husband, Ned of Bloomington; two sons, Mike Hutton and his wife, Pam of Panama City, FL, Brent Hutton and his wife, Terry of Bloomington; one brother, Sherrill Hutton; six grandchildren, Jeff Megnin, Cy Megnin, Tom Hutton, Hope Hamilton, Jessica Nickless, Mackenzie Hutton; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Vernon Bus Hutton. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 27th at the Englewood Baptist Church in Bedford with Rev. David Ferry officiating. Burial will follow in the Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 26th at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 9:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, December 27th at the Englewood Baptist Church. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Gideons International or the White River Humane Society. View Video Tribute