of Bee Branch, AR

July 19, 1937 - March 20, 2025

Windell Gene Hutchins, 87, of Bee Branch, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on March 20, 2025 at home with his family. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church and is strolling in heaven with his lifelong love, Helen Marie Hutchins.

Windell was born July 19, 1937 at the Hutchins's homeplace in Bee Branch, Arkansas to the late James Hulen and Hazel Lois Hutchins. His first six years were spent on the family farm, with some of his fondest memories being spent in the fields with his grandpa, John Hutchins. Windell graduated from Caraway High School in Northeast Arkansas where he and his family worked as sharecroppers. His favorite memories of his childhood were plowing the fields with his team of mules, being with all of his Hutchins and Mix family and playing with his siblings and cousins.

Windell married the love of his life, Helen Marie on July 29, 1960. He often said she was the best thing God gave him and their marriage of 58 years was grounded in faith and love. He supported his family for 40 years as a master wood finisher at Singer in Trumann and Baldwin Piano Co. in Conway. Mr. Hutchins, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, was happiest when he was with his family. He always had a joke to tell, a hug to give and a helping hand to share with whomever needed him. He was ''Papa Windell'' to many and he and ''Memaw Helen'' opened their home and heart to anyone who wanted or needed to be a part of their family. His loyalty and work ethic blessed the lives of his family and his precious spirit was a testament to the love of God even in his final days.

Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death by his lovely wife; his parents; brothers, Tony and Bobby Hutchins and sister, Willa Dean Solida. He leaves to cherish his memory: sons, Jeff (Libby) Hutchins of Damascus and Todd (Tracy) Hutchins of Bee Branch; daughters, Cindy (Glen Stambaugh) Hutchins of Bee Branch and Jamie (Michael) Stacks of Damascus; grandchildren, Brandy Loyd, Zach Hutchins, Jeffery Todd Hutchins, Glen Stambaugh, Jr., Savannah Stacks, Stormy Gates and Parker Hutchins; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill and Farrell (Vada) Hutchins and sister, Merita Campbell and a host of other family and friends who love him dearly.

The family would like to say a special thank you to those who provided loving care for him during the past 8 months: Dr. Michael Hilman, AR Heart Hospital, CARTI in Conway, Ozark Home Health Care and Arkansas Hospice - Elisha, Romona and sweet Cathy.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com