Obituaries
Carper W. Hutchison, 89
May 17, 2020
Carper W. Hutchison, 89, of Lancaster, formerly of Virginia, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Maggie, Virginia, he was the son of the late Grover M. and Rebecca C. (Stebers) Hutchison. He was the husband of Pauline L. (Clayton) Hutchison for 63 years.
Carper served his country in the United States Air Force and the Virginia Air National Guard for 30 years. After retirement, he continued to work at the Virginia Air National Guard base in Richmond, VA with civil service status. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in security and law enforcement.
Carper enjoyed baseball and basketball, working outside, socializing with family and friends, and a good southern meal.
Carper will be deeply missed by his wife, Pauline, children; Robert L. Hutchison, Theresa “Terry” Jackson, wife of Wardell J. “Dell” Jackson II and Louis Mason Hutchison, grandchildren; Robert Hutchison, Annette Hutchison, Dessie Jackson and Wardell “Jay” Jackson III, as well as several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment will take place at Clover Hollow Cemetery in Newport, Virginia.
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Condolences to the Family
June 02, 2020
SMSGT Carper W Hutchison came to the Virginia Air National Guard in the 60’s and soon became an intergal member of the Security Force where I was at the time an Enlisted Airman striving to become as good an airman as i recognized that Carper was. I worked with him as a fellow Security Police Officer and I especially remember our Annual Field Trip to Cape Code where I was in the same barracks as Sgt Hutchison and begin to worry that his coughing would be the death of him if he didn’t stop smoking those awful cigars. Amazing he did give up this cigar habit and as we see he lived a long and outstanding life.
While he was leading us in the Weapons System Security Flight Hutch was probably this most knowledgeable officer of all the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)I knew in the Security Field. He did much in assisting me in my career with the Air Guard and becoming the Officer that I became.
Pauline, it has been a long time since Hutch retired and you all moved to OHIO but my heart felt sympathy is being extended to you and to the children Robert, Terry and Lewis. I would very much like to be advised of Hutch’s burial in Newport News as he ment an awful lot to me and to the men of the 192 Weapons Security Flight of the Virginia Air National.
God Bless you all and may Hutch rest in peace!!!!
William Schwartz, Colonel, Retired VAANG
June 02, 2020
I’m sorry to hear of Hutch’s passing. I began my military career with him in the security police section. He was a great mentor and person. I remember that smile and cigar. He touched my life by encouraging me to believe in myself, take chances, and move forward. Rest in peace dear patriot.
Kozuo Webb, LTC, FA, VaARNG
June 02, 2020
Whitfield Paige extending My Sincere Condolences to the entire Family.
June 02, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Hutch was one of the first guys I met when I joined the VaANG and I enjoyed working with him My thoughts and prayers are with you
Kathy Massie, CMSgt, retired VAANG
June 01, 2020
Terry and Family,
My sincere sympathy to you all on the passing of “Papa Hutch”. I certainly have fond memories of working with your parents when they bought in Bentley Ridge. He was such a colorful and easy going individual. I trust your Mom is bearing up well.
Fondest Memories!
Glenn
June 01, 2020
Dear Pauline,
Gloria and I were deeply saddened to see Carper’s obituary in the Richmond paper. We always remember his happy demeanor, and have missed you since you left our community. Our sympathy is with you and your family in this time of grief.
Dr. Odie Whitlow
May 31, 2020
My sincere sympathy and love to your family. I first met Hutch when I was transferred from the active USAF to the Va Air National Guard in February 1974. Hutch took an liking with me because I came from Active Duty and knew all the regulations by number of the Security Section. A year later I became sworned as a Chesterfield County Police Officer until my retirement in 2003. Hutch was a great mentor that sincerely believed in his mission with VA Air National Guard. I’m blessed with the positive influence he had on my life. God bless you all🇺🇸👍🙏
H.O. “Hank” Holland III
May 31, 2020
We loved Carper so much and will surely miss him. He was just like a big brother to us, from his Girls in Virginia. We will be thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Betty Stanger
May 31, 2020
Hutch was a great man and a very good friend. Although I hadn’t seen him for a long time, I will miss him and will still have all the fond memories of him. God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Gene Donner LTC Retired Virginia Air National Guard
May 30, 2020
Special thoughts and prayers for sweet memories of a very special man. Tim said it best, when Uncle Carper came in a room everyone knew he had entered, he filled the room. And always had a big smile, “don’t ya’ll know”. We will miss hearing that. Luv to you and your family at this sad time.
Katheryn Burroughs
May 29, 2020
Words cannot express my love for Carper and his wonderful family. They were my family too! We could hardly wait for you to return to Clover Hollow He never changed only we all grew older. Such a loving devoted person to God, country, friends, and above all his family. He was always so proud to share stories and moments together. My love prayers and thoughts are with you today and tomorrow.
Crockett Deanita Sarver Verbeck
