Ronald Lee Hutchinson, Sr.

Ron, age 71, of Madison passed away February 1, 2023 at his home. 

Ron was born April 23, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was married to Judy Schmidt Hutchinson for 42 years. 

Ron was the founder of Mississippi Tent Company and enjoyed building a successful business spanning across the southeast United States. 

Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Ed Hutchinson, Helen Welch Schmidt and Clarence J. Schmidt and brother, Edward Schmidt. 

Ron is survived by his loving wife Judy Hutchinson, a son, Lee Hutchinson and a daughter, Ellen Gleason (Blake). 

He also has four grandchildren: Caroline Hutchinson, Ryan Gleason, Emmie Gleason, and Mason Gleason. He is also survived by siblings, Russell Schmidt (Pam), Mike Schmidt, Annette Harreld, Tony Schmidt (Karen), sister-in-law Anita Schmidt and brother-in-law, Bill Tucker. 

He was the uncle to numerous nephews and three nieces. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated February 6, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Burial followed in St. Joseph Catholic Church cemetery in Gluckstadt, MS. 

Memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 238 E. Center St., Canton, MS 39046 or MADCAAP 181 Watford Parkway, Dr. Canton, MS 39046.