Salvador "Sal" Jesus Hutchins

Salvador (Sal) Jesus Hutchins, 69, of Danville, passed peacefully into eternal life on Saturday morning, September 28, 2024; he was surrounded by loved ones.

Salvador was born on December 13, 1954 to Richard T Hutchins and Maria Perez Najera Hutchins.

Sal was a true man of God who loved reading The Bible in which he was well versed. He made it a point to tell others about his Jesus, so they could experience the love and peace that he had in Christ. His goal in life was to pass over into the kingdom of God; a goal in which he obtained and is now in the arms of Jesus with a new body and rejoicing with those who have gone before him.

He enlisted in the army in 1971 and served his country proudly and honorably.

Most people know that he was a man of many talents and pass-times. He loved riding his Harley about town, spending time with his late brother and friend, Pancho, playing music, canoeing, finding Native American artifacts, and he loved Blues concerts. He produced music videos, played various instruments, did graphic design, loved gardening, canning and donating time to Heart 4 Life charity in which he was a member for many years.

One of Sal’s treasured moments was spending time with his daughter, grandchildren and great grandchildren He also loved walks through Lincoln Park and spending time with his love, Sheena.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Francisco (Pancho) and Luis, a nephew, Troy Hutchins, and a niece Dawn Marie Hutchins.

He is survived by his one and only beloved daughter, Cassie Hutchins, two granddaughters, Alyssa and Brissie Johnson (Wyatt Mosier) and three great grandchildren, Ulysses and Don Mosier and Delilah Meyer. His long-time love, Sheena Kelly, siblings, Maria (Roger) Hillard, Guido (Anne) Salvi, Fernando Hutchins, Alma Gibson, Patricia (Steve) Enos, Toby Hutchins, Miriam (Phil) Boothe and Maria Hutchins. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends and his old cat “Keekoo”.

The family wants to extend their gratitude to his Hospice nurse, Emma Winslow, for her keen skills and compassion as she cared for our loved one.

Visitations will be held on October 7, 2024 from 5-7:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 3940 N. Vermilion Street, Danville, Illinois 61834. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on October 8, 2024 at The Second Church of Christ, 3350 E. Voorhees Street, Danville, Illinois 61832.

Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery, 818 Wendt Ave, Danville, Illinois 61832. with Military Rites accorded by American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard.

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