Elroy Hutchison of Harrisburg

Elroy Hutchison, 88, of Harrisburg, Illinois, died at 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at the Marion VA Medical Center.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1932, in Harrisburg, to the late William Ray and Oma Blanche (Dunn) Hutchison.

He was an veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Following his service, Elroy was a construction worker. He enjoyed playing golf, taking walks, and playing the guitar.

He is survived by a sister, Brenda (Larry) Moad of Harrisburg; two brothers, Gary (Sue) Hutchison and Ronald Hutchison, both of Harrisburg; a special friend, Mona Walker of Belleville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

Elroy was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian Hubbard and Dorothy Loy; and four brothers, William Ray Hutchison, Leonard Charles Hutchison, Billy Lee Hutchison and Donald Ray Hutchison.

Graveside services will begin at noon on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Little Saline Cemetery in Stonefort, Illinois. There will be no visitation. Friends should go directly to the cemetery, where social distancing is requested.

The Rev. Art Gibbons will officiate.

Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, Illinois, is assisting the family.