Eric (Ric) Hutchens of Snellville, Ga and formerly of Summerfield, Fl. peacefully passed away Dec. 28, 2023. He was 74 years old. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan Lucas Hutchens, who was with him at the time of passing, his son, Christopher Hutchens and daughter in law, Shamsi Monajem, sister, Pam Cain of Las Vegas, NV and brother, Tony Hutchens in Graycourt, SC.
Ric was born in Crawfordsville, IN. and moved to Florida when 10 years old. He is a Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda, graduate of the class of ’67, and married his high school sweetheart, Joan Lucas. They were married for 53 years. During those years, they lived in various localities around the United states and did extensive traveling, especially when they adopted their son, Christopher. He worked in the pet industry for 40 years through different companies and his own pet supply stores in Port Charlotte, Ft Myers and in The Villages, all in Florida
Ric was known for his dry wit, service to the Baha’i communities and Rotarian Clubs where he lived. He helped coach little league baseball for his son’s teams. He was also known for his beautiful singing voice. He won awards in high school competitions, sang in college, different churches and Baha’i choirs. He was asked often to sing at weddings for friends and family.
It is an understatement to say that he will be sorely missed. He was an amazing, loving and very supportive husband, wonderful father and a good friend to all who knew him. His funeral is Friday, Jan 5, 2024, at noon at the Eternal Hills Memory Gardens, 3594 Stone Mountain Highway, Snellville, Ga. 30039.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, we are asking donations to be sent to a charity of your choice such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the American Lung Association (for Interstitial Lung Disease [ILD]), the Salvation Army, Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, Fl, St Jude’s Hospital, your local Humane Society or your church. These are places that Ric liked to support. Most of these have online donating available.
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