WINTER HAVEN - Jimmy R. Hutchinson, Sr. of Winter Haven, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at Consulate Heath Care from respiratory failure.  He was 82. 

A native, and lifelong resident of Winter Haven, Jimmy was a co-owner of Bud’s Wrecker Service in Lake Alfred.  Jimmy was a member of Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church, and he was a former member of the Winter Haven Moose Lodge.  Jimmy loved fishing, retirement and deep sea fishing at Cedar Key, special times with his great-grandsons, and he also loved wildlife and nature. 

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 57 years:  Margaret P. Hutchinson; his son:  James R. (Donna) Hutchinson, Jr. of Winter Haven, and his daughter: Annette (James) Hutchinson Osborn of Seffner, FL, his granddaughter:  Bridget (Wade) Leithead of Polk City, and two great-grandsons:  Tyler & Blaise Leithead. 

There will be a gathering of friends at Oak Ridge Funeral Care in Winter Haven on Thursday, from 6 to 8 PM.  The family would like to thank Consulate Health Care and their staff for their wonderful, caring service to Jimmy & Margaret.