James Russell Hutson, 47, of Imperial died Feb. 12, 2017, in Sunset Hills. Mr. Hutson was a former St. Louis City firefighter. Born March 8, 1969,in St. Louis, he was the son of Robert Hutson and the late Catherine (Morgan) Hutson.
In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife: Kim (Trotter) Hutson; a son: Nick (Danielle) Hutson of High Ridge; a daughter: Jamie (Jason Purvis) Hutson of Imperial; a brother: John (Becky) Hutson of Jefferson City; a sister: Sandra (Michael) Shockley of Cuba, Mo.; and two grandchildren: Jensen Hutson and Jaden Purvis.
Visitation is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, in south St. Louis County. Memorials may be made to the Backstoppers organization. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Homes.