“Roy will be missed by hundreds of friends”.
By Sid Riley
Roy Hutto was one of those unique, special people. He had a quality about him which quickly made you like and respect him. His rugged exterior and loving inner spirit created a man who you instantly knew you could trust and depend on when you needed his help. Roy’s mentoring legacy will live on through all of his family and friends who were fortunate to have had him in our lives. His teaching can be seen through three generations.
I find this tribute especially difficult to write, since he was my neighbor and one of my closest friends for over thirty eight years. Our children all grew up together…in fact he, his wife Libby, my wife Judy, and I, also all grew up together. Our families shared problems, desires, and accomplishments as if we were one.
Roy and Libby first raised a great family with two fine sons. They have more recently been enjoying their four grandchildren, loving and supporting them in the same manner they did their children. It is sad to realize Roy will not get to see them grow to adulthood. Roy cherished his grandchildren Mitchel, Jillian, Sam and Nickolas. Nickolas is in heaven to greet his Papa …let’s hope they are again playing together.
Roy was a retired Sergeant with the Highway Patrol. He could be tough and brave when the situation demanded it, as he demonstrated on many occasions. However, he was also one of those law enforcement officers who realized the mentoring role a policeman should play in the community. He was always active in area youth organizations, served as President of the MHS Quarterback Club, and was respected, liked, and admired by hundreds of local youth. On many occasions, when he caught a teenager who had broken a law, instead of filing charges and negatively impacting the youth’s future, Roy would pack up the youngster and deliver him to his parents for corrective punishment, with a strong lecture and a firm warning to prevent reoccurrence. Law enforcement with common sense….an increasingly rare attribute.
Roy was an avid football fan, initially for Florida as a youth, then converting to FSU when his son Mike became part of the Seminole squad, and finally converting to Georgia Tech after his youngest son, Mark became a member of the national championship team in the early 90’s. He and his co-rooter, Libby Hutto, enjoyed supporting football programs and sharing many football games together as they cheered for their sons.
Roy was on of those special people that you tend to turn to when you have a problem and need help. He was always there for you, eagerly doing all he could to deal with the situation. He was a great man and all of our family will miss him tremendously. Our community has lost a wonderful citizen, Libby has lost a loving and dedicated husband, and Mike and Mark have lost a wonderful father. While Judy and I have lost a wonderful friend.
By Sid Riley
Roy Hutto was one of those unique, special people. He had a quality about him which quickly made you like and respect him. His rugged exterior and loving inner spirit created a man who you instantly knew you could trust and depend on when you needed his help. Roy’s mentoring legacy will live on through all of his family and friends who were fortunate to have had him in our lives. His teaching can be seen through three generations.
I find this tribute especially difficult to write, since he was my neighbor and one of my closest friends for over thirty eight years. Our children all grew up together…in fact he, his wife Libby, my wife Judy, and I, also all grew up together. Our families shared problems, desires, and accomplishments as if we were one.
Roy and Libby first raised a great family with two fine sons. They have more recently been enjoying their four grandchildren, loving and supporting them in the same manner they did their children. It is sad to realize Roy will not get to see them grow to adulthood. Roy cherished his grandchildren Mitchel, Jillian, Sam and Nickolas. Nickolas is in heaven to greet his Papa …let’s hope they are again playing together.
Roy was a retired Sergeant with the Highway Patrol. He could be tough and brave when the situation demanded it, as he demonstrated on many occasions. However, he was also one of those law enforcement officers who realized the mentoring role a policeman should play in the community. He was always active in area youth organizations, served as President of the MHS Quarterback Club, and was respected, liked, and admired by hundreds of local youth. On many occasions, when he caught a teenager who had broken a law, instead of filing charges and negatively impacting the youth’s future, Roy would pack up the youngster and deliver him to his parents for corrective punishment, with a strong lecture and a firm warning to prevent reoccurrence. Law enforcement with common sense….an increasingly rare attribute.
Roy was an avid football fan, initially for Florida as a youth, then converting to FSU when his son Mike became part of the Seminole squad, and finally converting to Georgia Tech after his youngest son, Mark became a member of the national championship team in the early 90’s. He and his co-rooter, Libby Hutto, enjoyed supporting football programs and sharing many football games together as they cheered for their sons.
Roy was on of those special people that you tend to turn to when you have a problem and need help. He was always there for you, eagerly doing all he could to deal with the situation. He was a great man and all of our family will miss him tremendously. Our community has lost a wonderful citizen, Libby has lost a loving and dedicated husband, and Mike and Mark have lost a wonderful father. While Judy and I have lost a wonderful friend.
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