Charles Hutchins

Charles Rayburn Hutchins, 84, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. He was born December 10, 1932 in Bee Branch, Arkansas. He proudly served in the United States Navy, was a member of Sylvan Hills Baptist Church and was retired from Alcoa.
He loved fishing at Lake Harris Brake with his wife, Jean and going to the Horse Races and Casino in Hot Springs.
He was a devoted husband, daddy and PaPa to his family. They meant everything to him. He was a true gentleman in every way and was never known to raise his voice to anyone. He treated his wife Jean like a queen and his daughter, Vicky like a princess. He knew the important things in life were not things but the people that you love. "Matthew 6:21 "Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will be also."
He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Keeling (Joe); grandchildren, Jeff Keeling (Delana), Chris Keeling (Jennifer), Alison Jones (Chris); great-grandchildren, Hunter Keeling, Brianna Keeling, Joshua Keeling, Christian Jones, Whitten Jones and Mary Clara Jones (expected in November); his sister, Judy Mallett along with many nieces and nephews in the Hutchins and Brooks family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Sutherland; his wife of 63 years, Jean Hutchins; brother, Royce Sutherland and sister, Joyce Sutherland.
Visitation services will be from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Smith-North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main Street. A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 West Maryland Ave., North Little Rock. Arrangements by Smith - North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com .