James A. "Buck" Hutcheson

He was born James Albert Hutcheson in Saltillo, MS, April 15, 1943 and went home to his Lord July 2, 2019. By the time he was two his daddy had nicknamed him Buck – something about him being as wild as one. At age eight, it was his daddy that bought him his first guitar and showed him the cords. Buck took it from there. He had that ear for music. Listen then play.

As much as Buck loved that ol’ rock n roll of the 50’s he really loved gospel music. There was nothing he loved better than playing for the Lord on Sundays. He said all that other stuff was to make a living. This was for God who gave him the talent in the first place.

Buck loved his God, his family, his guitar and his garden. Most of the time in that order. He never really changed from that good ol’ boy that came out of the Saltillo cotton fields.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Belmon Hutcheson and Myrtle Campbell, his brother Bud and sister Barbara and by a step-son Joey Williams.

He is leaving behind his wife of 32 years, Allena Hutcheson, his son Duane Hutcheson (Tabitha), his daughter Tonya McKim, his son Shane Hutcheson (Karen), stepsons Tommy Williams (Lisa), Mike Williams, Jimmy Williams (Brenda), and Jerry Williams. His legacy in grandchildren totals 29 and great grands 21 – still counting.

But that’s not all he is leaving behind. He is known worldwide and condolences have flowed in from all over. His cup runneth over with friends – some of which he could call “brother” and yet others he called “son”.

In the hospital his right thumb was playing his air guitar. When asked what he was playing he said “I’ll Fly Away” --- and he did ---

The family will receive friends on Friday July 5, 2019 from 5-8 p.m.at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 6, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenbrook Baptist Church, 8137 Greenbrook Parkway, Southaven, Mississippi with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Buck may be offered to the Care Center, 1277 Main Street, Southaven, Mississippi 38671 or to the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County, 935 Farm Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38134