Kelly Eugene Hutchins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dr. Kelly Eugene Hutchins, age 85, of Laurel, passed away on October 6, 2019. Kelly was born and raised in Calhoun County. He was an Eagle Scout, and enjoyed hunting, and fishing. After high school, he went to North West Community College, Samford University, and UAB where he received a degree in cytotechnology. After a successful career as a cytotechnologist Kelly went on to receive a Medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He was head of Pathology at SCRMC for many years. He was a member of the Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans. He loved the Mardi Gras experience. He loved boating, and fishing on his boat in the Gulf of Mexico for many years. He loved having a good time and had a wonderfully quirky sense of humor. He loved to read, and especially enjoyed many Mississippi authors. After retirement, he enjoyed country living, tinkering with his tractor, and spending time with family including his many fur babies. He was a longtime member at Immaculate Conception Church. He is survived by: Sheila Kyzar Hutchins, wife. Daughters, Kathy Barber (Mark), Lisa Hartman (Gary), Laura Collins, and Ashley Meyers (Tyler). Grandchildren, Joshua Thomason (Cricket), Sean Collins, Michael Collins, Lillian Collins, Brennan Collins. Great grandchildren, Willow Thomason. He was preceded in death by: Eugene Hutchins, father, Muriel Hutchins, mother, and Meryl Hutchins, stepmother. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Graveside services will be at Sunset Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Luke Ponder will officiate. Pallbearers will be Josh Thomason, Gary Hartman, Mark Barber, Timothy High, D.J. Parish, and Tyler Meyers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Randy High, Jake Kyzar, Kevin Kyzar, Jardian McDonald, and Gary West. To sign the online guest book visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Kelly Eugene Hutchins

July 21, 1934 - October 6, 2019