Mr. Thurman Odell Hutson, age 72 of Alexandria passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

Thurman was born on October 14, 1948 in Sparta to his parents, the late Paul & Willie Huff Hutson. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Thelma Ann Hutson and his siblings, Samuel Hutson, Kathy Hellum & Wanda Williams. Thurman was better known in DeKalb County as "Cowboy", and as "Cisco" in White County where he was born & raised. He had recently retired as a Maintenance Man having worked in the DeKalb County Courthouse and was formerly the owner/operator of "Ye Ole Cobbler Shoppe" in Smithville. He was also an avid leather craftsman and loved horses. Thurman was a member of the Temple Missionary Baptist Church.

Funeral service was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Shannon Cantrell officiated and burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Sparta with Bro. Gerald England officiating at the graveside.

Survivors include a Son, Terry (Robin) Hutson of Dunlap, TN. 2 Daughters, Tracey Brooks (Brian Nelson) of Smithville, TN & Tabatha Castro (Christopher Perry) of Fayettville, TN. 13 Grandchildren, Teresa Wilson, Marisa Hutson, Joshua Hutson, Racheal Hutson, Leeah Moffitt, Lili Moffitt, Kaden Moffitt, Jace Moffitt, Landry Moffitt, Annamarie Walker, Steve Walker, Jr., Michelle Chapman, Brandon Williams & Anna Perry. 18 Great Grandchildren and one on the way. Sister, Paula Baker of Sparta, TN.

Pallbearers were Steve Henry, Steve Flatt, Mike Posey, Barry Harris, Bruce Hudgens & Ray Wisdom.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

May 5, 2021