Robert L. Hutchinson

He was born to William Thomas and Evelyn Hutchinson on Jan. 6, 1943, as the fourth of 16 children.

He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughter, Darla Bulls (Christopher) of Wendell N.C.; son, Robert (Amber) of Richmond Va., and a son, Roger (Angela) of Whitwell Tenn.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; six brothers; and four sisters.

Bob is a US Navy veteran and a past master of Stillwater Lodge 547 of Youngsville, Pa. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a former chaplain of the Shriner’s Zem Zem Temple in Erie Pa.

Hutch was also an 8th de-gree black belt in Shotokan karate, and retired from the National Forge after 30 years.

He and Janice moved from Pennsylvania to Evensville, Tenn., in 2010 where they joined Bogles Chapel Baptist Church.

There will be no viewing, but graveside service will be conducted at Smyrna Cemetery with Pastor Aaron Revis presiding.