Edward Wier Hutchins died in Mesquite, Nevada, on December 15, 2020. He was happily married to Lenora Worden Hutchins for forty five years. They completed each other perfectly. Ed was born on May 6, 1935 to Frederick Strickland Hutchins Sr. and Annie Laurie Wier Hutchins in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA in 1953 where he excelled in varsity football, track, and wrestling. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1957 with a degree in business and later a Master of Business Administration. He served briefly in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged. Ed worked in the International Department for Bank of America in New York and then San Francisco. He fell in love with the Western States and never returned. He worked in the gaming industry for fifty years in Lake Tahoe, Reno, and Las Vegas as well as in Cat Cay, Bahamas and London, England. His mother maintained her entire life that he worked for “a bank”. He was well known and respected throughout the gaming industry. His generosity was legendary. He was adored by family and friends. His collection of Hawaiian shirts and cowboy boots was extensive. Ed was also an accomplished skier and traveled the world to conquer new slopes.
He is survived by his wife Lenora, his niece Judge Laurie Hutchins (Dan Johnson) of Winston-Salem, NC, his nephew Rick Hutchins (Terri Bennett and her children Tony, Sarah, and Sam) of Charlotte, NC, his great niece Kate Shelton (Lee Shelton) of Huntersville, NC, his great nephews Rick Hutchins and Robert Edward Hutchins (his namesake) of Charlotte, NC, and his great, great nephew Will Shelton of Huntersville, NC. On Lenora’s side he is survived by his brothers in law Greg Worden (Barbara) of San Diego, CA, Bill Worden of Las Vegas, NV, and Scott Worden (Ally) of Las Vegas, NV, his sister in law Suzanne Martinez (Joe) of San Diego, CA, nephews Jared Martinez (Danielle) of Laguna Hills, CA, Matt Worden of San Diego, CA and Eddie Worden (his namesake) of San Diego, CA and great niece Sawyer Mae Martinez of Laguna Hills, CA. Ed was preceded in death by his brother Fred Hutchins of Winston-Salem, NC.
Amy Bradshaw says
Thoughts and prayers to Lenora and the family.
Terri Hutchins says
We will miss him so much! The Hutchins Family, Charlotte NC.
Michael Brown says
Lenora, Dianne and I are so very sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. You and Ed were our next door neighbors when we first moved to Mesquite in 2005. We could not have asked for better neighbors and we have been grateful for our friendship with you and Ed. Ed was such a nice guy and we shall always remember him with utmost respect and sincere fondness. You and the family are in our prayers, Lenora.
Sincerely and with love,
Dianne and Mike Brown
Joy Carrier says
Ed was the ultimate gentleman. He will be so missed.
Bruce and Sandy Hughes says
Lenora, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.Ed was a real Gentleman and We are sure that he is going to be missed throughout the Entire Mesquite Community.
Bruce and Sandy Marble and all of the Kitties.
Miriam Samuels says
Lenora, please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jesse and Miriam Samuels
RICK CRAIN says
Lenora I’m so sorry. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers.
Rick Crain
Margo Linden Hood says
Lenora I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you.
Carol Blessinger says
Oh my gosh I am so sorry Lenora. I had know idea the Ed had passed away. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do