Donald “Don” Wayne Hutchison, son of the late George and Edith (Hastings) Dobbs, was born July 9, 1941, in Elkland, Missouri, and passed away at 2:11 p.m. on October 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 84.
Don was united in marriage to Alene Taylor on December 31, 1977. He worked for many years as an automobile and diesel mechanic, earning a reputation for his skill and dedication.
In his free time, Don enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting pool, and riding horses. More than anything, he cherished spending time with his family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James “Jim” Hutchison, and one granddaughter, Sara Sprague.
Don is survived by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Alene Hutchison; five children — Randall Hutchison (Velma), Brandie Hutchison-Day, Jim Noe (Paula), Fred Noe (Anber), and Jamie Noe; thirteen grandchildren — Lisa Kanatzar, Donald Hutchison, Kasey Harp, Christopher Noe, Keeley Day, Andrew Noe, Justin Noe, Jeremy Noe, Kory Noe, Logan Noe, Kody Noe, Tristen Noe, and Ethan Noe; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Don Hutchison will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, 315 N. Main St., Mountain Grove, Missouri. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, also at the funeral home, with Rev. Ronnie Roy officiating.
Burial will follow in Sweeton Pond Cemetery, near Dora, Missouri, under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove.
Flowers, cards, and condolences may be sent to the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.
