Timothy Hutson

Timothy Hutson, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2011, after a lengthy struggle with liver disease. He was born January 1, 1957, to the late Ray Hutson and Sadiebel Shirkey Hutson of Carlisle. He was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Carlisle High School and UALR. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 118th Airborne. Before his retirement due to illness, Tim worked for years with the elderly and disadvantaged, first at Guardianship Inc. then with Good Samaritan where he started as Director of Resource Development and Community Relations. In that capacity he was the spearhead of a fund drive to raise the cost necessary to build an assisted living complex at HSV. He was later promoted to an administrator position and served at facilities in Grants, NM and Fairfield Bay, AR. He loved Hot Springs, hiking the beautiful trails, attending gallery walks and poetry readings, and relaxing in the hot mineral baths (he cried when Libbey Memorial Bath House closed) and he was dedicated to the community. He worked with many civic organizations, including the Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce, Park Avenue Community Association, Hot Springs Volunteer Center, Kiwanis Club, Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, and others. He was a 32nd degree Mason. Tim enjoyed gardening and home remodeling, playing the guitar, listening to music, reading books and watching old movies. But beyond anything he was a family man, who loved his children and his favorite time was that spent with his children. He avidly recorded movies, videos and photographs of their activities together. Naturally, as young children they did not appreciate the constant photographing and "Oh, Dad!" was an oft heard refrain. As adults these recorded memories will be priceless. He will live forever in the hearts of his three children; Adrieanna Hutson, Abraham Hutson and Parker Hutson and his big sister Irma Goodwin. He is also survived by two aunts, Dorothy Sims and Betty Abbott, an uncle, Lee Shirkey, and many cousins. In honor of his request, no services are planned. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to honor his memory are encouraged to donate to the charity of their choice.