Gerald E. Hutchison

Gerald E. Hutchison, 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 27, 1933 the son of Wilma and Charles Hutchison in Golconda, Illinois.

Gerald leaves behind his wife, Donnabelle; four daughters, Sara (Steve) Goodner, Brenda (Doug) Hamilton, Rose (Tony) Harris, Susan (Bob) Asmar; fourteen grandchildren, Lindsay, Nathan, Abby, Amanda, Jessica, Joshua, Matthew, Daniel, Katie, Lane, Kayleigh, Megan, Christopher, and Tyler; as well as twenty-two great grandchildren and two more great grands arriving in June.

Gerald is preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Mark McFee.

Gerald deeply loved his wife of 65 years, his daughters, sons-in-laws, and all his grandkids (his 'little turkeys'). He graduated from Bismarck High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Known as "Uncle Hutch" by all his extended family, he loved his cars and trucks and keeping his yard immaculately groomed. "Jerry" worked for 40 years at TeePak in Danville, as a millwright. A hard worker, he was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Gerald never knew a stranger; he always ran into someone he knew, wherever he went. Certainly a people- person, he enjoyed connecting at the local feed store and gas station. He was known for keeping notes in his pocket notebook and distributing Werther's candies.

Gerald was a member of State Line Church of the Nazarene until it closed and then joined Danville First Church of the Nazarene where he was an usher.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the Danville First Church of the Nazarene at 2212 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. Officiating will be Pastor Dave Anderson. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held just prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 has been entrusted with arrangements. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Operation Honor Guard or the family asks that you 'pay it forward' by paying for someone's meal in his honor, at one of his favorite Danville restaurants: Mike's Grill, Deluxe and VIPS.

Please join Geralds family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Tuesday January 26, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM First Church of the Nazarene 2212 N Vermilion St Danville, , IL 61832 Funeral Service Tuesday January 26, 2021 11:00 AM First Church of the Nazarene 2212 N Vermilion St Danville, , IL 61832