Ronald Phillip “Ronnie” Hutson, 75, of Franklinville, North Carolina passed away on January 25th, 2026 at his home.

Ronnie was born in Asheboro, NC to James Phillip Hutson and Ruth Jarrell Hutson on April 24th, 1950. Ronnie grew up in Hog-eye in Asheboro where he made lifelong friends. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and worked in machine and electrical repair and maintenance for many years. 

Ronnie loved the outdoors, sports, fishing, visiting the beach or mountains, baking the best chocolate cakes, and roughing it at Portsmouth Island. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the grandchildren. He was a member of Whites Memorial Baptist Church where he faithfully attended with his wife. Ronnie will be remembered for his steadfastness, resilience, kind soul, and most of all, his love for his family which was a true reflection of God’s love.  

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Hutson, sister, Etta Hutson Roberts, and brother, James Edward Hutson.

Ronnie is survived by his wife, Lisa Hutson, of the home; children, Joshua Hutson and Rachael Hodge (Bryan); stepchildren, Jonathan Anderson (Kenzie) and Hannah Anderson (Isaiah); grandchildren, Layla, Lacey, and Chase Hutson, Lyli and Dawson Anderson, and Maverick Kimes; sisters, Judy Greene and Elaine Boggs; brother-in-laws Steve Roberts and Mark Bowman, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. 

Visitation will be held at Whites Memorial Baptist Church, 2930 Whites Memorial Road, Franklinville, NC 27248, on Sunday, February 1st at 1:00PM followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM with Reverend Alan Ritter officiating. Burial will follow at Whites Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. 

Pugh Funeral Home is proud to serve the Hutson family.