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Max Raymond Hutchins
Max Raymond Hutchins died on July 8, 2017, at age 95. He was born on August 4, 1921, to Russ and Varene Granger Hutchins on a farm near Cawker City, KS. Max spent his childhood in Glen Elder, KS, graduating from Glen Elder High School in 1939. Max was employed by Glenn L. Martin Aircraft in Baltimore, MD, from 1941 to 1943. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946 as a Sergeant in Air Flight Control at bases in Canada and Alaska. Max graduated from Kansas State University in 1949 with a BS in business. He worked at Kansas Power and Light in Topeka, KS, and was a schoolteacher for a time.
Max married Virginia Copeland of Great Bend, KS, on May 6, 1951, and they moved to Enid, OK, in 1952. He was employed by Groendyke Transport as an accountant for 40 years until retirement in 1992. Max was a member of the Friendship Class at First United Methodist Church and was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He volunteered at Leonardo’s Children’s Museum and enjoyed golfing and fishing throughout his life.
Max was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Donald and Ted Hutchins, and one sister, Florence Jones. He was also preceded in death by his wife on May 5, 2011, the day before their 60th wedding anniversary. He is survived by his three children: sons Mark and wife Shirley of Lubbock, TX, and Richard and wife Diane of Oklahoma City and a daughter, Anne Edmonds and husband Brad of Ponca City. Max has six grandsons, Michael, Grant, Kyle, Jon, Maxwell, and Joseph and two granddaughters, Melanie and Marie. He also has five great grandchildren. Max is survived by his brother, George and wife June of Topeka, KS, and a sister-in-law, June Hutchins of Seneca, SC. Max was a kind and generous man with a big heart. He will be truly missed.
A celebration of his life is planned for a future date. Please contribute to a charity of your choice.
Russ Hutchins says
Uncle Max was a great man with a great heart. He was so kind and had a great smile.
Ruby West says
Max was a truly great neighbor. He lived on south side of the greenbelt from our home. He and my husband, Kenneth West, they spent many hour on our patio watching our Martins. We have six Martin houses.Ken passed 3 years ago.They probably are visiting in heaven. Condolences to his family. He truly was a very nice man.🙏🌹
Marjorie Grissom says
Sorry for your loss. What a full life he led.
Marjorie Grissom says
Sorry for your loss. What a full life and legacy.
Karen Copeland says
Mark, Richard, Anne, & families. I am sorry you lost a wonderful member of your family. He will be missed for . a long time to come.
Vanessa Garcia Hutchins says
Grandpa Max was a gentle, kind, and sharp man. He was soft-spoken and would often surprise me with a quick joke, or tell a funny story, revealing the classic Hutchins wit. He was a loving grandfather to Grant, and to me.
Maxine Lansdown says
I did not have a chance to tell Max that our beloved Friendship Class at First United Methodist Church has closed down. We were a class from the l945’s until 2017. Our last meeting of 4 or maybe 6 members voted to disband. It was a sad day for all of us but so few can not carry on with our missions. I have known Max & Virginia from the time they first came to Enid. They were among my most favorite friends. To Mark, Richard & Anne & your children just keep in mind your happy times with your parents & that is what I plan to do also. God Bless you all. Maxine Lansdown
Tom Sheets says
To me, Max was a good neighbor, a church friend and also Richard’s father when we were growing up. He had a great life. I am so sorry for your loss. Tom Sheets
Eldon Gritz says
Condolences to all the family. I really enjoyed working for Hutch back in the 70’s at Groendyke. He will always be remembered by me as a kind and considerate boss and friend. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Eldon Gritz