Douglas William Hutson, 70, of Zolfo Springs, passed away at Sarasota Memorial Hospital on January 19, 2013. Mr. Hutson was born in Sparta, Wisconsin on April 1, 1942, and came to Hardee County from Michigan in 1992. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Wauchula had been employed as a facilities manager with Edward Lowe Industries.
He was preceded in death by a brother and sister, and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Hutson of Zolfo Springs; one son, Steve Hutson of Marcellus, Michigan; one daughter, Melanie Bowers of Chicaco, Illinois; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery on Monday, February, 4, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Danielle Upton officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the U. S. Army.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 1040 Woodcock Rd., Suite 119, Orlando, FL 32803.