Elmo Gerald Hutton

In Loving Memory of Elmo Gerald Hutton

Rev. Elmo “Gerald” Hutton of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, August 31st, 2026,

at age 89. Born May 24, 1937, in Houston, Texas, to Rev. Elmo “Lincoln” Hutton and Golda Lucille

Hutton, he lived a life devoted to God, family, and ministry.

Gerald began his career as a banker, working for 18 years while also answering his call to the ministry.

In 1969, he began serving as Assistant Pastor under Rev. Voar Shoemake in San Jose, California,

becoming a licensed minister with the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) in 1970.

From 1974 to 1999, he pastored five churches throughout Oklahoma and North Carolina. In 2001, hewas elected North Carolina District Secretary/Treasurer of the UPCI, faithfully serving in that role until retiring in 2014.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, “Lincoln” and Lucille; his brothers, David Earl

Hutton and Frank Andrew Hutton, husband of Ruth. He is survived by Lucy Emogene Hutton, his wife

of 69 years; his sister, Carolyn Lucille Grissom, wife to the late “Buddy” Grissom; his only child, David

Gerald Hutton, and wife, Stephanie; grandson Justin Hutton and wife, Ashley; granddaughter Carly

Hutton; and great-granddaughter Parker Hutton.

Beyond his ministry, Gerald enjoyed many parts of life frequently finding something new. He loved

fishing, cars (especially new ones), and riding motorcycles in retirement. As his family knows, no

hobby was safe for long! While His interests frequently changed, one thing never did - his love for the

Lord and his family, which remained constant throughout his life.

Gerald will be remembered as a faithful minister and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great

grandfather devoted to God and soulwinning. From Pacific to Atlantic, his life touched countless

people, and his legacy of faith and love will continue through the generations. His earthly journey is

complete, but his influence remains.

He fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith. We can only imagine his joy to hear

the words he longed to hear: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, from 5:30-7:00 pm at LIFEchurch

Asheboro, 515 NC Hwy 42 N, Asheboro, NC 27203. A memorial service will follow at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent in Gerald Hutton’s memory to LIFEchurch

Asheboro at PO Box 4516, Asheboro, NC 27204.