David Hutto

SERVICES: Private family graveside services were held at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Pastor Paul Nachtigall, Interim Hospice chaplain, officiating. Masonic rites were courtesy of Pampa Masonic Lodge #966 AF&AM. Memorial services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, August 24, 2011, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Barry Owens, associate pastor, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mr. Hutto was born January 21, 1940 in Tulia to Delmer and Lucy Hutto. He grew up in Tulia, graduating from Tulia High School in 1958. Upon graduation, he was offered football scholarships to Texas Tech University and West Texas Stae University, choosing to play for WT to be close to his future bride, Janet Middleton of Happy. David and Janet were married June 4, 1959 in Happy. They lived in Tulia, Spearman and Stinnett where David served as mayor. In 1969, they moved their family to Pampa. He worked for a small regional insurance company from 1963-1979 before opening his own independent agency, Service Insurance, which he retired from in 1998. Not being ready for retired life, he opened Poppy's Spudnuts where he enjoyed old friends as well as new. David loved traveling, fishing and spending time with many friends, but most of all, he loved being involved with his sons, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Pampa Optimist Youth Club where he enjoyed coaching baseball and football, and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a member of First Baptist Church and also taught the 7th grade boys Sunday school class for many years. Loving young people and sports came naturally to him and he was instrumental in the purchase of the first Pampa Harvester bus. David loved community and was also instrumental in implementing the city and county tax freeze for senior citizens. Of all things David accomplished he was most proud of the Christian values he passed on to his sons and grandchildren. He loved life! SURVIVORS: his wife and best friend, Janet Hutto of the home; 3 sons: Tim Hutto and wife Kristi of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ted Hutto and wife Becci and Kip Hutto and wife Cathy, all of Pampa; 7 grandchildren: Keaton Hutto and wife Katie of Lubbock, Kebbi Wedeking and husband Colton, Alex Hutto and Andi Hutto, all of Canyon, Reece Hutto of Amarillo, Ramie Hutto and Ty Hutto, both of Pampa; 2 great-grandsons: Hagen Hutto and Gibson Wedeking; brother: Gene Hutto and wife Vi of Bovina; brother-in-law: Ronnie Middleton and wife Eydie of Happy; many nieces and nephews. David was preceded in death by his parents: Delmer and Lucy Hutto; and great-grandson: Firecracker Hutto.The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Interim Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Children's Scholarship Fund, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 621, Pampa, Texas 79066-0621.