Joseph Edward Hutson, 91, of Chatsworth, GA (formerly of East Ridge, TN) passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. He attended the University of Chattanooga before entering the US. Armed Forces. Mr. Hutson served 11 years in the U. S. Navy and was discharged as Lieutenant Commander. He was self-employed as the owner of Viking TV for 15 years; an owner/operator for Mayflower Transit for 12 years and a Realtor for Peach Realty for 6 years. Mr. Hutson was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Jeanette Smith Hutson; a son, Steven Hutson and a sister, Rosemary Cameron.
Survivors include his children, Andria Hutson Jackson, Ellen Hutson McCloud, Joseph Paul Hutson and George Allen Hutson; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 404 South Moore Road with the Rev. Troy Walliser officiating. Burial will be in Hamilton Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday and from 1-2 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Rifle Association.
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