Kermit Hutchison, age 81, Douglas, GA passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 following an extended illness. Mr. Hutchison was born on September 27, 1929 to the late John Wesley and Frances Christine (Bessie) Rollins Hutchison in Hazlehurst, GA. He was preceded in death by brother: Aubrey Hutchison and sisters: Venita Mae Johnson, Catherine McQuine and Brenda Ann Tapley. He was the former owner/operator of Hutchison Body Shop and K & R Health Club. Mr. Hutchison served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2011 in the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with interment following in the Satilla Memorial Gardens. Survivors include: sons: David Hutchison, Nicholls, GA and Wayne Kermit Hutchison, Douglas, GA; daughter: Janice Marie Holt, Douglas, GA; brother: Verdain Hutchison, Macon, GA; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; special friend & business partner of many years: Rae Gilliard and caregiver and mother of his three children: Mary Hutchison McQuaig. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Sims Funeral is in charge of the arrangements.