The Obituary

Deacon Brice Martin Hutchings, Jr

“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heavens”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

A TIME TO BE BORN… Brice Martin Hutchings, Jr. was born December 30, 1949 in Gadsden, AL to the late Brice Martin Hutchings, Sr. and Jessina Lewis Hutchings.

A TIME TO PLANT…. At an early age Brice confessed hope in Christ and later united with Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Brice Martin Hutchings, Jr. attended James L Kings Elementary School, Nancy E Oden School and Carver High School in Gadsden, AL. Upon his family moving to Oneonta, he graduated from Oneonta High school in 1968. Brice was left-handed and had a very distinctive skill of penmanship. Brice was gifted and had a natural and exceptional talent as a mechanic. He had a love for cars and found joy in sharing his skills with family and friends. Brice enjoyed meeting and helping people. He was a selfless man with a joyful spirit and unique sense of humor. He was employed at Western Auto in Birmingham, AL for 26 years. After their closing he was employed by Penske for a short period of time until he became employed by Valley Ford Car Dealership in Oneonta, AL for 14 years.

A TIME TO LOVE… Brice met and married the love of his life Gracie Marie Starks. They were united in the bond of holy matrimony for 39 years.

A TIME TO DIE… Brice Martin Hutchings, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

A TIME TO MOURN… He leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife Gracie Marie Starks Hutchings; three sons, James Eric Moore (Cheryl) of Oneonta, AL; Gary Wayne Haynes (Elizabeth) of Birmingham, AL; Brice Martin Hutchings,III (Yaneth) of Oneonta, AL, three Brothers: John Henry Hutchings, Walter Hutchings (Rose Marie); three sisters, Doris Butler (Nathaniel) of Oneonta AL; Deborah Jean Hutchings of Oneonta, AL; and Winzina Hutchings of Birmingham AL; ten grandchildren: Desiree, Eric, Emery, Logan, Jaycee, Ruthie, Juan, Jesu’s, Jerrami’, and Yozlyn, three great grandchildren, two Aunts: Mary Bonds and Catherene Smith; one uncle; Richard Robinson; four brother in laws, four sister in laws, a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and loving friends.

Funeral Services will be 1 P.M. Saturday May 2,2020 at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Oneonta Rev. Bobby Price Officiating Burial Will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery Public visitation will be on Saturday 11 A.M. Until Time of Service Arrangements under the direction of West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004