Robbie Hutchinson

Robbie Darin Hutchinson, 67, passed away peacefully from a long illness on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by his children.

Born on November 9, 1958, in Big Rock, VA. Robbie was the son of the late Dallas Devere Hutchinson and Delilah Ellen Smith Hutchinson. He spent most of his life in Bristol, Virginia, where he made many memories and lasting friendships.

Robbie was a machinist by trade and a dog trainer by choice. He had a lifelong love for dogs. If you knew Robbie, you knew how much he enjoyed working with dogs and the special bond he shared with them.

But more than anything in this world, Robbie loved his family and spending time with them. His children meant everything to him, and his grandchildren held an especially special place in his heart. Before illness kept him from doing so, he loved nothing more than attending their sporting events and activities, cheering them on and making memories along the way.

Robbie was a member of Shakesville Church of Christ, where he was blessed to know Preacher David Freeman and his lovely wife, Mary. He always looked forward to Mary’s homemade treats and the kindness and friendship they shared.

Robbie was preceded in death by his father, Dallas Devere Hutchinson, and his mother, Delilah Ellen Smith Hutchinson who he missed dearly.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Shannon Luke Hutchinson; his daughter, Amy Jocelyn Hutchinson Roberts, and her husband, Billy James Roberts; his grandchildren, Bailly Faith Roberts, Holden Luke Hutchinson, Eli Mason Roberts, and Collen Lane Hutchinson; and his great-granddaughter, Emersyn Grace Roberts, “his doll”.

He also leaves behind special friends Hoot Dellinger, Danny Stout, and John Smith, along with a special cousin, Henrietta Sparks, and many other family members and friends who will forever treasure the memories they shared with him.

Robbie’s presence will leave an empty place in the hearts of those who loved him. He will be remembered for his love of family, his devotion to his grandchildren, his love for dogs, and the memories he leaves behind.

Though our hearts are broken by his passing, we find comfort in knowing that his suffering has ended and he is in the arms of Jesus, greeted by his parents, friend Charlie Bray and several other loved ones that he missed. His life was a blessing, his memory a treasure, and his love will live on through the family he cherished so deeply.

He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA, with a service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor David Freeman Officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Shannon Hutchinson, Billy Roberts, Holden Hutchinson, Eli Roberts, Collen Hutchinson, and special friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice in Robbie’s memory, honoring his lifelong love for dogs.

He will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered.