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Joseph Merrle Hutchins, 87, of Lexington, formerly of Hillview, passed away November 26, 2021 at Pine Meadows Healthcare, Lexington. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps, the United States Army, Phillip Morris, and Cissell Manufacturing. He was a member of Radiant Life Church of God, where he did mission work across the country. He enjoyed bluegrass music and western movies. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mattie Hutchins; along with his siblings, Alfred, Leo, Gilbert, Paul, Chester, May, Pearl, Sister Mary Jane, Jane, Theresa, Rose, and Ann. He is survived by two sons, Vincent Leo Hutchins (Charlotte) and Glen McDougal; a daughter, Maggie Louise Hutchins-LeRoy (John); along with four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Joseph L. Greenwell Funeral Home with cremation to follow. Friends may visit from noon until time of service.
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