Kenneth Fletcher Hutson

Kenneth Fletcher Hutson, 88, of Conway, Arkansas, passed away in the home of his son, Terry, in Bastrop, Texas, on September 30, 2014 The son of Jack and Erma Hutson of Decatur, Illinois, Ken was born September 14, 1926. He grew up in the Boiling Springs area and attended W-L High School in Warrensburg, Illinois. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1944, served in World War II, and was a seaman on the USS Missouri. Much of his service was spent in the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign for which he received a medal; he also received a Victory Medal in 1945. Ken is survived by his three children--Terry Bruce Hutson (Dolores) of Bastrop, Texas; Sheila Rae (Hernandez) Hutson of Friendswood, Texas; and Rocky Gene Hutson (Karen) of Quitman, Arkansas. He also leaves five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. His wife, Betty, preceded him in death in 1992. A visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home from 10:30 to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4, with graveside services at Crestlawn Memorial Park in Conway at 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Encompass Home Health or Asera Care Hospice (both of Bastrop, Texas). Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.