Dale Thomas Hutchinson, 61, of Nitro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2015 after a long illness.

He was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Dorothy Hutchinson; and brother, Greg Hutchinson.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Connie Francisco; sons, Dale "JR" and Bryan Hutchinson; daughter, Reathel Cottrell; brother, Lynn Hutchinson; sisters, Jana Perez and Susan Polk; grandchildren, Christopher, Jayden and JD Francisco, Symone, Scout and Madysen Hutchinson, Christopher Rhodes and Jessica Elhers, many nieces and nephews; step-daughters; and one great grandchild.

His daughter would like to give a special thanks to Connie Francisco for her unconditional love, care and support.

Services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, March 27, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar with Pastor Dan Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens.

Family and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 26, at Keller Funeral Home, Dunbar.