James "Jimmy" Harlan Hutchison, 56, of Gulfport died Saturday, January 17, 2015 in Gulfport. Jimmy was born April 10, 1958 and has been a resident of Gulfport all his life. He was a dedicated employee of Rex Distributing for 30 years. Jimmy was a loving father and grandfather. His hobbies included fishing and going to the beach. He also enjoyed taking his dog "Couper" for rides. Mr. Hutchison was preceded in death by his father, Jack Ronald Hutchison, Sr.; Aunt, Mary Langdon and Uncle, Mike Hutchison, and many other aunts and uncles. He is survived by his mother, Sybil Joyce Knowlin Hutchison; two daughters, Alicia Lynn Austin (Ray) of Perkinston, Jessica Ann Cospelich (Stephen) of Gulfport; three stepchildren, Leigh, Jason, and Aubray (Brittney); sister, Linda Marie Laurent of Durham, North Carolina; two brothers, Jack Ronald Hutchison, Jr. and Bruce Edward Hutchison both of Gulfport; twelve grandchildren including Kalep, Dakota, and Noah Austin.
The visitation will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at BRADFORD-OKEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th street Gulfport. The interment will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.