Jeffrey Bryant Hutson
October 1, 1969 ~ December 7, 2016
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Asheville, NC
Jeffrey Bryant Hutson of Asheville, N.C., passed away on December 7, 2016. He was 47.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Jill Baker Hutson, and his two sons, Zachary Paul, a student at Erwin Middle School, and Ryan Arthur, a student at West Buncombe Elementary. He is the son of Patricia Bryant Hutson and the late Arthur Hutson; brother of Arthur (Lorrie) Hutson. Also survived by nieces Lorrie Ellen (Nathan) Campbell and their son, Alexander; Caitlyn Hutson; and Meagan (Tyler) Prestridge as well as uncles Michael G. Bryant (Linda) of Raleigh; Ronald E Bryant (Nancy) of Fayetteville; Kim P. Bryant of Fayetteville; and Randolph C. Bryant (Nancy) of Atlanta. He also leaves behind a host of devoted friends and colleagues who will miss his kindness, sense of humor, and joyful nature.
Jeff graduated from A.C.Reynolds High School in 1987 and received his degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina in Asheville in 1992. He worked at McDonald's Corporation since 1986, most recently as Business Consultant.
His family was the joy of his life as he and his wife of 17 years spent their time watching their sons play baseball and basketball, while the entire family enjoyed Tae Kwon Do. Jeff also loved going to concerts, especially Styx.
He was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Asheville.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church on Saturday, December 10, at 6 p.m. with a reception to follow.
A Thrivent Mutual Fund for the benefit of Zachary and Ryan Hutson (must be noted) has been set up in lieu of flowers; checks may be made out to Thrivent Mutual Funds for their benefit and mailed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 10 N. Liberty St., Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Jill, I was so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. He was a great guy. Enjoyed our time together at McDonald’s and our early morning racquetball games. Thoughts and prayers to you and your boys. We lost a good one way too soon. Sharon
Jill,
Our heart breaks for you and your precious boys. Jeff was such a wonderful family man who impacted a lot of people’s lives in a positive way. He was always so supportive of his boys and other people’s children too. Jeff’s smiling face will be missed all over the Erwin Community.
God bless you, Zach and Ryan. Please know we are here to help you in any way. We love your family!
Chip and Kim Plemmons
Jill, I was heartbroken when I got the news of Jeff’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jeff was such a stand up guy. He will be missed by many.
Jill, Jeff was a tremendous person and friend to us all. His wisdom and advice inspired us to each and everyone to achieve more than we dreamed possible. He will be missed by us all. God bless you, Zach and Ryan.
Jill,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jeff was a wonderful man. I will miss his smile and his sense of humor. You, Zachary and Ryan were the center of his world. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Enjoyed a long time friendship with Jeff going back many years from us working together at Merrimon Ave McDonald’s when we were very young. Always loved Jeff’s wonderful sense of humor and his great work ethic.Jill you and the boys and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff was a man that made me want to strive to be a better dad. My family has always admired how he was so into whatever his boys were doing. We loved seeing pictures of all the different adventures you all were on like the wonderful vacations or the nights out at the Tourist games. He definitely meant so much to the Erwin Youth League, and the Erwin community. Even though he will be sorely missed. Every time we think of him, see your family, or speak of his name; we will have a smile come over our face, and a warmth in our hearts To say that it was an Honor to have known such a man! We continue to pray for peace and comfort that only God can provide for you and the boys. Please let us know if we can be a help in anyway.
Josh, Cassie, Isaac, and Eli Ellege
Jill, Ryan, and Zachary,
Words can’t express the heartbreak we feel for your family. Jeff was a great guy full of laughs and always a smile on his face. He loved you all and that was evident. He loved you all very much. His sense of humor, words of wisdom, positive attitude, and willingness to help will be greatly missed. Please know that your ‘baseball family’ is devastated for you all. Our community and youth league have lost a great guy! Please know that our family is praying that you find a sense of calmness that only God can offer during this terrible storm. We are here if you need anything.
AJ, Carla, Hunter, and Jace Shipman
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace during such a difficult time!
Keith, Trish, Jordan and Madison Owens
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Hutson family.
Jeff and I were so fond of each other and I always looked forward to seeing him in Martial Arts class. We talked privately about our desire to see the Sun Soo program all the way to Black Belt together and i always felt so proud standing near or next to him lining up at class.Our community bonds were tight and he was a brother when we were together. We had a lot of common responsibilities and common bonds and I am going to miss him terribly.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the boys. May you find comfort and peace.
Jeff you will be missed, loved the times on the basketball courts with you. You are a great man and Friend, glad I can say I know you and will miss you.
Jill, please know you are all in my prayers. Jeff carried himself with such joy. I always enjoyed his perpetual smile and outlook. God Bless.
Jill,
I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. He will he missed by many who loved him. Anyone that knew Jeff knew he adored you and your boys. May God comfort all of you.
Tim
I am so sorry for your loss prayers for all the family in this very hard time….
Jill I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. He will be missed by so many people. He was an amazing person to be around. Always saw the best in people and situations. He touched so many hearts. He loved his family so much. May God comfort you and the boys.
Jill,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. May The Lord give you comfort and added grace during this time.
Sincerely,
Mike
We will always remember his big smile and peaceful spirit. Jeff’s love of family and friends was an example to everyone who knew him. Such a good man.
My heartfelt condolences to the Hutson family. Jeff was a great guy who I had the pleasure of working with. He will be remembered as a humble spirited kind person.
Jill, Zach and Ryan…So very sorry for your loss. When I coached Zach in Upward many years ago, you and Jeff were always there and so supportive of the entire team and ministry. Vickie and I will be praying you find comfort knowing Jeff is home with his Savior.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what you and your family are going threw. May the Lord comfort you with his love, grace and faith. Thinking of you, Patricia Swilling.
Jill my prays are for you in the coming days and weeks. I prays for the boys in coming weeks. My heart is sadden by the lost of Jeffrey. My God bless you Lord comfort and give you peace
Jill, I am so sorry to hear about Jeff. I have always held both of you in high regard. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Jill, I can’t imagine the sorrow that you must feel. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. You did so much to help me and Kelli, that I hope you will call on us if you need anything.
Jill, Zach, and Ryan… Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your sudden loss. Your family’s love and kindness was seen by myself everyday through Zach and I knew in my heart what a special dad Jeff was. May God grant you peace and comfort and keep you in his loving arms, always. Love to you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for your family.
Kristy Griffin
Jill my prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God embrace you and give you the strength and comfort during this time. Much love your way.
Jill and family,
So very very sorry to hear the news of your loss.. Donna and I have known you and your family for many years. We love you all so much and will be in our prayers and will never forget his kindness and humor as I worked with him just as mom did… he maybe gone to a better place but will never be forgotten as we all know he loved his McFamily as we loved him!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Our hearts are so heavy for the three of you. He was such a good man and loved his family so much. He was such a caring and giving man to his friends as well. We have lost a big part of our ‘baseball family’ and will miss his smiling face at baseball and basketball games. He was such a joy to be around and anyone who knew him was blessed beyond measure. We love you Jill, Zachary and Ryno! May God grant you peace and comfort in this painful time.
Jill, our prayers go out to you and your family. Jeff was a fantastic friend and we will miss him dearly. May God wrap His arms around all of you.
Jill, Zach,Ryan,Art and Pat,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jeff. Your loss will be in our hearts and minds during such a difficult time. Please know that our prayers and thoughts will be for you and the entire family. We hope you find comfort in the promises of our Lord to be your comfort and salvation during your time of grief and sorrow. May God be with you and the entire family during this difficult time.
Jill, I am so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. I am Keith Reams’ mom, Ann, and he and Jeff were best buds at Reynolds. May God bless you and your boys and give you strength. I am so sorry.
Jill, Zach and Ryan..You have our deepest sympathy in your time of loss. Everyone could see the love Jeff had for his family and the joy that his boys brought him Your family will be in our prayers.
Mark, Rhonda, Presley and Carson Wallace
Jill – I was so sad to hear about Jeff’s passing . He was such a good guy and a pleasure to have known and worked with . My prayers are with you and your boys as you find the strength you need for this journey.
Jil I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine how you feel. Just know my prayers are with you. God Bless you family in this sad time. He will be pmissed by many . I can see him smiling and laughing. My heart goes out to you. If there is anything I can d9 I just let me know. Love you Pat
Jill, words cannot being to describe how sorry I am for your loss. Jeff’s sense of humor and infectious laugh will forever be missed. He had such an impact on everyone that was blessed to know him. I was honored to work for and with such an amazing person for so many years. He always saw the best in everyone and taught me so much…right up to the very end. Reminding us how truly precious this life is. Thoughts and prayers with you and your beautiful family.
Jill, I cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy to you, the boys, your entire family and friends. This was such a shock and I can’t begin to imagine how you all feel. I was lucky enough to have the pleasure to work with both of you and you both are truly wonderful! I know he will be missed by many. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Renee
Jill, god said he will never forsake or leave you! He is there for you during this difficult time. My prays are with you and your two boys. Jeff was a great friend and partner. I will miss him and the great friendship. On the other hand, I will remember all the great times we had working and laughing together.
To the family, we want you to know how very sorry we are for your loss. We are friends of Art & Lorrie’s. Our love & prayers are with you during this time.
With my deepest condolences to you and the boys. Jill My heart broke when i heard the news. you and Jeff positively impacted so many lives. May God give you strength and courage to get through this difficult time. We love you, …..
So sorry for your lose will be praying for you.
Our condolences to the family. We have so many great memories of Jeff growing up. We know how deeply he loved his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God be with you Jill, Zachary and Ryan. May he hold you close to his heart and may you feel the comfort of his love and Grace. Take comfort in the knowledge that Jeff will always be with you as he lives on in Zachary and Ryan who will continue to bless our world through their father. Both Earthly and Heavenly!
Jill I am so sorry for the loss of Jeff he was a great person and friend he was a lot of fun growing up in school and in youth group at church and will be missed in the martial arts World and McDonald’s couldn’t ask for a better or nicer person to be around will miss him a lot hope your able to find peace and happiness with the help of friends family and the lord
Jill, Zach, and Ryan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, . We are deeply sorry for the loss of such a positive and caring husband, father, and friend.
He was my friend for the last 30 years..I will miss his laugh and smile!
Prayers to his family!
Really going to miss you my friend. Some day we will catch another STYX concert together. We will do our best to help Jill and the boys.
We will all grieve with you, everyone loved Jeff. He was a wonderful father and friend. Our hearts are heavy missing him.
If there is anything that you or your family needs please ask.
Loving you and your boys,
Alice and Bill Silver
My deepest sympathies to the Hutson family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Bibles’ promise of a resurrection, as it means a hope of being reunited with your dead loved ones. (John 5:28,29)
Jill, I am very saddened by Jeff’s passing. He was such a great person to work with and cared immensely for you and the boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and trying time. God Bless.
My sympathies and my heartfelt condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all everyday. You will go through many phases of grief, just know at the end of the day it is okay to feel what you do. Your faith, family & friends will strengthen you everyday.