John "Johnny" William Hutchens

(November 20, 1957 – October 08, 2019)

Mr. John William Hutchens, 61 of Galax, VA passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Northern Hospital of Surry County, NC. Johnny was born in Galax, Virginia on November 20, 1957 to Leverne and Virginia Vaught Hutchens. Johnny is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, wife Carolyn Hutchens, brother, James "Jim" Hutchens, and a sister, Mary Margaret Edwards.

Johnny is survived by his son, Chadrick Hutchens of Woodlawn, VA, a brother and sister-in-law Richard Vaught Hutchens and Diana of Woodlawn, VA, and a sister and brother-in-law Pamela Hutchens Ortego and Steve of The Woodlands, TX.

"Uncle Johnny" leaves behind Special nieces and nephews, Tracy, Lee, Melissa, April, Amy, Richard, Trevor. Special great nieces and nephews, Jacob, Lena, Caelan, Zacary, Madi, Molli, Jaxson, Ava, and Daxton.

Johnny had a jovial spirit and outgoing personality with an infectious smile. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He loved his Son, Family, and Friends unconditionally whole heartedly. Johnny was a true "Cowboy" at heart and had a passion for horses as his father did. Many of you may have seen him working his horses and buggy.

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Oakland United Methodist Church on Pipers Gap Rd. Galax, VA. John will lie in state from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and his service will begin at 2:00 pm, with burial at Oakland Cemetery to follow. Dr. Ronny Harrison will be officiating.