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Melvin Lee Hutson, 82, of Hartburg passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

A Funeral Service was held Thursday, July 19, at Dorman Funeral home, with burial that followed at King Cemetery in Hartburg.

He was a native and lifelong resident of Hartburg; born on Sept. 9, 1929 to parents Martha Venson (Lavine) and Jim Frank Hutson. He had served his country during the Korean Conflict in the Army and was a member of Hartburg Baptist Church. He was employed with Texas Highway Department years. He enjoyed play dominos at Old Ruth’s Cafe and bingo at the church. Mr. Hutson was a loving father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Pearl Alberta Hutson; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hutson; and granddaughter, Lindsey Smith; sister, Dorothy Seaman; brothers, Willie Lee Hutson, Leroy Hutson.

He is survived by his daughters, Melodie King and husband, Gene of Hartburg, Janie Sarver and husband, Martin Davenport of Hartburg, Tammie Smith and husband, David L. Mauriceville; sister, Velma Marie Dement of Mauriceville; grandchildren, Jason King, Jennifer Easterling, Brennan Sarver, Taylor Smith; great grandchildren, Kenzie King, Harlie King, Shaylee Brenn Sarver, and great great grandchild, Levi Sims.