General Information

Birth
6 NOV 1941
Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
4 OCT 2025
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas

Notes

Ronald Lee Hutchens, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 83 years old. He was born on November 6, 1941, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, to Veryl Boise and Helen (Hooker) Hutchens. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 54 years Una Raye Hutchens, and his brother H.B. Hutchens.

Ronald was born, raised, and confirmed in the Methodist faith. He worked 30 years as a baker at Shipley Baking Co. in Fayetteville. When the bakery shut down, he and his wife Una started their own lawncare business, and he continued to mow lawns until shortly before his passing. He loved putting together model cars and working on jigsaw puzzles, and he would go crazy if there were no chocolate in the house. He was a hardworking man who was always ready with a helping hand and a warm smile. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Ronald is survived by his daughter Liz Hutchens; brother Roger Hutchens & Doris; many nephews; several very special friends; his precious dog Tommy; and many other friends and loved ones.

A Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville. A Memorial Service will then be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville.

Parents

Veryl Hutchens
- Father
1917 - 1995
Birth
16 JAN 1917
Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas
Death
29 DEC 1995
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
1 JAN 1996
Prairie Grove Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas
Helen Hooker
- Mother
1921 - 2019
Birth
23 JUL 1921
Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas
Death
20 OCT 2019
Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas
Burial
25 OCT 2019
Prairie Grove Cemetery, Washington County, Arkansas

Spouse

Una Raye Boyd
- Wife
1943 - 2017
Birth
1 MAY 1943
Mission, Texas
Death
10 JUN 2017
Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas

Children