M L Hutson

M L Hutson, age 89, of Fairfield Bay, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at the Seven Springs Health and Rehab in Heber Springs. Born in Clarksville, Ark., on Dec. 30, 1920, he was the son of the late William C. and Sarah (Barham) Hutson. A resident of Fairfield Bay since 1990, Mr. Hutson was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea, having served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Hutson was an active member of the Lions Club in Fairfield Bay for several years and a member of the First Christian Church in Macomb, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sheryl Joy (Hutson) Egan; and three brothers, Wesley Hutson, Odus Hutson and Lester Hutson. Mr. Hutson is survived by his wife, Norma Hutson of Fairfield Bay; one son, Ken Hutson of Kennebunkport, Maine; one son-in-law, William Egan of Galesburg, Ill.; two grandchildren, William Hutson and James Hutson; other relatives and his many friends. A family service will be held in Galesburg, Ill. Arrangements are by Olmstead Funeral Home. www.olmstead.cc.