Clifford Junior "Hawk" Hutcherson

Mr. Clifford Junior “Hawk” Hutcherson, 72 of Murray, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. 
 
Born September 2, 1952, in Paris, TN, Clifford was the son of the late Raymond Hutcherson and Sarah (Tharpe) Hutcherson.  He worked for many years as a mechanic and detailer for Parker Ford, Dwain Taylor Chevrolet, and Hutson Ag in Murray; and also worked for Dr. Johnny Quertermous. Clifford attended Eastwood Baptist Church.
 
Those left to cherish memories of Clifford include his wife of 45 years, Patsy (Ray) Hutcherson of Murray; his children, Luciana Ray-Jackson of Murray, Yolonda Olive of Louisville, and Robert J. Williams of Paris, TN; grandchildren Marte’ Foster, Venetia Jackson, Anasha Foster, Kenneth Jackson, Gregory Jackson, Michael Olive, Fra’Onda Penick, and De’Jalyn Olive; and a brother, Jerry Hutcherson of Murray.  Several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews survive, including a special niece, Jennifer “Candie” Taverner.
 
In addition to his parents, Clifford was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond “Rabbit” Hutcherson; and sisters, Willie Lee Vickers, LaRuth Travis, Janice M. Hutcherson, Reatha Jane Hutcherson, and Sarah Jane Millikin.
 
A homegoing celebration for Clifford will be conducted Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY, with Minister Jennifer Taverner, Rev. Andre Richardson, and Co-Pastor Daphne Blanden officiating. 

Burial will follow the service in the Greenwood Cemetery, 94 Greenwood Cemetery Rd. in Paris, TN. 
 
Friends may visit with the family Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour of 2:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4^th St., Murray, KY 42071.
 
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hutcherson. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.