Harry W. Hutchinson Jr., veteran, lifetime fireman
Harry W. “Woody” Hutchinson Jr. lost his brave battle with pancreatic cancer Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in 1947 to Harry W. Hutchinson Sr. and Marguerite L. Hutchinson in Princeton, Ky. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Woody attended Greenville High School in Greenville, Ky., and graduated in 1966. After high school, Woody joined the Navy as an electrician and was assigned to the USS Seattle (AOE-3), a Sacramento-class fast combat support ship. Following his tour on The Seattle, Woody was stationed at Lewes Naval Radio Station in Lewes. He met and married Linda L. Rogers of Rehoboth Beach in December 1969. In June 1973, they had their daughter, Amy.
In 1974, Woody, Linda, and Amy moved to Ocean City, Md. Woody was a lifetime member of Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company and a member of American Legion Post 166. He worked in condominium maintenance and management and retired in 2014 from English Towers Condominium, where he spent 33 years as the resident manager. Following retirement, Linda and Woody returned to Delaware, settling in Milton. Always one to keep busy, Woody worked part-time at Quillen’s Hardware in Rehoboth Beach until his illness in 2023.
Woody was an avid sportsman and hunter and loved the outdoors. While deer and duck hunting were his favorites, he participated in a wide variety of hunting activities. Woody could fix or build just about anything and was a highly skilled electrician, carpenter, and plumber. He loved to tinker in his shed or garage. An active member of the Masons and Tall Cedars of Lebanon International, Woody was active in his community and a dedicated supporter of those serving in the military, veterans, and first responders.
Woody is survived by his loving wife, Linda; daughter, Amy Hutchinson of Frederick, Md., and her partner Bill Bowbliss; and three siblings, Donald (Sylvia) Hutchinson of Greenville, Ky., Larry (Joan) Hutchinson of Lexington, Ky., and Karla (Keith) Pryor of Lewisburg, Ky. Additionally, he is survived by his father-in-law, Preston L. Rogers of Milton; sister-in-law, Barbara L. Rogers of Rehoboth Beach; and brother-in-law, David L. (Beth) Rogers of North Port, Fla. Woody was blessed with many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made in Woody’s honor to a charity of choice or to Beebe Healthcare, designate Tunnell Cancer Center, the local hospital that supported him during his cancer fight.
A celebration of life memorial will be planned in early 2026.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
