James H. "Bud" Hutcheson

Mr. James H. “Bud” Hutcheson, age 94 of Douglas, passed away Friday evening, June 19, 2020 at The Landings of Douglas following an extended illness. Mr. Hutcheson was born November 25, 1925 to the late Sammie Hutcheson and the late Addie Johnson Hutcheson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Thelma Ricketson Hutcheson; 1 Son: Donald Hutcheson and 3 sisters: Pauline Parsons, Ann Sweat and Sally Swinehart. Mr. Hutcheson, a native of Coffee County, was a retired contractor as a home construction builder. He was a member of Parkview Calvary Holiness Church. Survivors include: 1 Son: Larry Hutcheson and wife Lisa of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Judy Ann Grantham of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter-in-Law: Judy Hutcheson of Douglas, GA 2 Brothers: Frank Hutcheson of Douglas, GA Paul Hutcheson of Douglas, GA 1 Sister: Jewell Rahim of Jacksonville, FL 6 Grandchildren: Kim Spain and husband Mickey of Douglas, GA Donna Kaye Merritt and husband Don of Richmond Hill, GA Chad Grantham and wife Monica of Leesburg, GA Constance Anthony of Douglas, GA Kory Grantham and wife Ariel of Douglas, GA Kayla Jones and husband Mike of St. Johns, FL 7 Great Grandchildren: Ryan Sellers, Haley Lewis, Connor Merritt, Catherine Merritt, Corra Claire Grantham, Lilah Kate Grantham and Mitchell Grantham 4 Great Great Grandchildren: Mia Claire Lewis, Addie Sellers, Lillie Sellers and Chan Lewis Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Many Friends The Graveside Service and Entombment will be held Sunday morning, June 21, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the Hutcheson Family Mausoleum at Douglas City Cemetery with Rev Herschell Smith and Rev. Tim Mock officiating with Ryan Sellers presenting a eulogy. Musical Selections for the Service will be presented by Margaret Smith and Family: “I’m going to a City” and “I’ll Live Again”. Active Pallbearers for the service will be: Ryan Sellers, Mickey Spain, Corey Grantham, Donnie Chaney, Eric Chaney and Ashley Spell. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of Parkview Calvary Holiness Church Congregation. Please note that due to restrictions of attendance and social distancing being placed of funeral homes for the containment of COVID-19, please observe their guidelines. Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James H. "Bud" Hutcheson

November 25, 1925 - June 19, 2020