Mr. Thomas E. “Tommy” Hutchinson, 72, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016. A native of Laurel, Mr. Hutchinson grew up in Forest and had lived in Byram for the past 28 years. Mr. Hutchinson retired after 30 years as a repairman from Authorized Appliance. He was a Mason in the Forest Hill Lodge #613 and of the Scottish Rite. He loved watching the Saints with his grandsons on Sunday and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Hutchinson was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife, Bettye Hillhouse Hutchinson of 44 years; son, John B (Sue Ellen) Hillhouse, Jr. of Braxton; daughters, Kimberly Hillhouse of Byram; Catherine (Mark) Weaver of Laurel; Kaylyn (Will) Luttrell of Byram; Connie (Charlie) Rushing of Jackson; twelve grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for 9:00 until 11:00 AM Monday at Chancellor Funeral Home, Byram. Graveside services and interment will be at 11:30 at Terry Cemetery. On line guest book available at www.chancellorfuneralhome.com.