Obituary of Raymond M. Hutson

TSGT USAF, Raymond (Ray) M. Hutson, a proud veteran, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 14, 2025.  He was 93 years old.

Raymond was predeceased by wife, Patricia Ann (Faulkner) Hutson, and wife, Barbara Brannigan Hutson, and is survived by son, Kenneth Hutson (Carla, Alyssandra, granddaughter); brother, Frederick Hutson; sisters, Frances Whitlock (Dennis) and Ruth Rouse; and several nieces and nephews.

The son of Raymond C Hutson and Mary Alice (Ball) Hutson, Ray was born on August 14,1931, in Dowagiac, Michigan.  His family moved to Niles, Michigan, where he graduated from high school.  After graduation, he joined the Air Force.

During leave, he met his first wife, Patricia Ann Faulkner, and they share one son, Kenneth. Kenneth is married to Carla (Howe), and the two are the parents of daughter, Alyssandra Howe-Hutson.

After Patricia passed away, he met and married Barbara.  He and his wives served the homeless for many years, and in May of 1998, he received a plaque from St. Mary’s/ Des Plaines, Illinois, for his dedication and service to God and man.

A service will be held honoring Raymond M. Hutson at Bath National Cemetery on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Pavilion.

In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family asks that you take a moment to verbally express words of sincere kindness and gratitude to the person or people you love.  These words are priceless!