Robert Lewis Hutchison, 72, of Alledonia, OH passed away on August 2, 2021 at the Shadyside Nursing Home, just one month short of his 73rd birthday.
Robert was born on September 13, 1948 to the late John and Emmajane Harper Hutchison. Robert was the youngest of four sons.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother Jim Hutchison.
He enlisted in the Air Force shortly after high school and married Linda Pyles on December 18, 1967.
Robert was a Bluegrass Banjo Picker and was widely known in the Hutchison Brothers Bluegrass Band for several years. In the later years, Robert formed the Hutchison’s Band which also included his oldest son Zeke, who plays the mandolin.
Robert enjoyed fishing and hunting with his late father and eventually with his own three sons. He always enjoyed planting a garden every year.
In addition to his wife Linda (Pyles) Hutchison, he is survived by his three children: Robert “Zeke” Hutchison (KC) of Athens, OH, John “Duke” and wife Cinda Hutchison of Woodsfield, OH, and Lewis (Toni) Hutchison of Beallsville, OH, two brothers: John and William, and Robert was also blessed with six grandchildren: Sydney, Blair, Ryan, Darian, Leah, Paige, and two great-grandchildren: Destan and Lilly whom he loved visiting and spending time with. His youngest granddaughter who is three always loved helping Robert feel better when he came to visit.
Robert’s wishes were to be cremated and placed near his parents in CrestView Cemetery, Barnesville, OH.
Inurnment will be held Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at CrestView Cemetery Barnesville, OH.
Arrangements by Bauknecht Altmeyer Funeral Homes Powhatan Point Chapel 186 Main Street Powhatan Point, OH 43942
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Harley Campbell posted on 9/3/21
My All-Time favorite banjo player! R.I.P. old friend.