Mr. Albion "Ken" Kenneth Hutcherson

Albion Kenneth “Ken” Hutcherson Albion Kenneth Hutcherson, age 99, of Towson, MD passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Born September 26, 1923 in Pittsylvania County, VA, Ken was the second oldest son of Jesse Martin Hutcherson and Evelyn Starkey Hutcherson. He was predeceased in death by his wife of 67 years, Virginia Kirsch Hutcherson in 2015. Ken was the devoted father of Stephen Kent Hutcherson of Boca Raton, FL and Kimberly Anne Hutcherson of Rockville, MD. After high school graduation in Halifax, VA, Ken moved to Baltimore, MD and worked for the Glen L. Martin Company before enlisting in the Army Air Corps in 1942. As a technical sergeant during World War II, he flew 26 missions on a B-17 Flying Fortress as a radio operator/gunner and bombardier in the 8th Air Force, 95th bomb group, 335th squadron in Horham, England. Ken was honorably discharged in October 1945 and was a member of the Air Force reserves until May,1953. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with three clusters, three Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations and was inducted into the Chevalier Legion of Honor from France in 2014. Ken worked in the printing industry throughout his career. After leaving Modern Linotypers as a Vice President, he became Chief of Graphics at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, DC until he retired at age 65. Ken continued to work once a week at a Hunt Valley post office until covid struck in 2020. Ken was a 71 year member of Tuscan Lodge and Mt. Moriah Lodge, served as Past Master and enjoyed his time as a mentor to many new lodge members. He was a long-standing member and Past Potentate in 1974 of Boumi Temple Shrine in Baltimore. Ken was also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Jamestown Society, American Legion and the VFW. In addition to his parents and wife, Ken was preceded in death by his brothers, Jesse Martin Hutcherson, James Wilson Hutcherson, Cecil Thomas Hutcherson and Richard Counts Hutcherson. He is survived by his youngest brother, Robert Douglas Hutcherson of Laurens, SC. and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia. Please connect to Donate to Shriners Hospitals for Children® (lovetotherescue.org) and select the Philadelphia location from the dropdown menu. Thank you for your heartfelt donation in memory of Ken Hutcherson who cared dearly for this hospital and its mission or Russell Rescue, Inc., Attn: Donations for Russell Rescue, PO Box 4324, Lutherville, MD 21094-4324. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 19th at 2:00pm at The Grand Lodge of Maryland, 304 International Circle, Cockeysville, MD 21030. ************************************************************************************************************* On February 2, 2023, Albion “Ken” Kenneth Hutcherson beloved husband of the late Virginia Kirsch Hutcherson; dear father of Stephen Kent Hutcherson and Kimberly Anne Hutcherson; devoted brother of Robert D. Hutcherson and the late Jesse M., James W., Cecil T. and Richard C. Hutcherson. A Memorial Service will be held at the Grand Lodge of Maryland 304 International Circle Cockeysville, MD 21030 on Sunday, February 19th at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials in his name may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children-Philadelphia, 3551 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140 or Russell Rescue, Inc., Attn: Donations for Russell Rescue, PO Box 4324, Lutherville, MD 21094-4324, or russellrescue.com

Mr. Albion "Ken" Kenneth Hutcherson

September 26, 1923 - February 2, 2023