James N. Hutson, 85, of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the MO Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday, September 27, 2015, also at the Chapel. Interment will be in Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the MO Veterans Home, Wounded Warrior Project, or to Crossroads Hospice and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

James was born November 5, 1929 in Minden Mines, Missouri the son of Charles and Erma (Houghton) Hutson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving three years on the USS Buck. James worked as a heavy equipment operator in the coal mining industry working for Peabody Coal and later retiring from P&M Coal Company. He enjoyed tooling leather, hunting, fishing, and gardening.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Charlene, and two siblings, Donna Rose and Robert Hutson.

He is survived by two children, Terry Hutson (Barbara) of Longmont, Colorado and Tammy Ireland (Ronnie) of Independence, Missouri, two brothers, Ben Hutson (Elaine) of Camp Verde, Arizona and Wilbur Hutson (Barbara) of Blue Springs, Missouri, 3 grandchildren, Samantha Anders (Shawn), Hanna Ireland, and Quaid Ireland (Jennifer), 3 great-grandchildren, Shelby Anders, Emily Ireland and Luke Ireland, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri.