Lawrence Conrad "Larry" Hutson, 84, of Mt. Vernon, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:27 P.M., Monday, June 30, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon.
Larry had been a communication technician and electrician for Western Electric and RCA.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Du Quoin and St. Ann Catholic Church in Nashville, IL.  Larry was a United States Army veteran.  He was a member of Knights of Columbus 1298 and a Du Quoin Assembly 4th degree Knight.  Larry enjoyed fishing and puzzles.
He was born July 13, 1940 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Thomas L. and Lois (Neville) Hutson.
He married Maria Cristina "Cris" Huertas on July 9, 1960 in Colorado Springs, CO and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Mt. Vernon, three children - Lee Ann Hutson of Nashville, IL, Tim Hutson and wife Debbie of Springfield, IL, and Margaret Lay and husband Tim of Benton, IL, grandchildren - Nick Cook and Shannon, Sam Cook and Trinity, Maggie Cook and Zach, Ryan Hutson, Jeff Hutson, Amarissa Creamens, Aaron Lay and Chelsea, and Jeremy Lay and Devon, great grandchildren - Tara Ellison, Taylor Ellison, Peyton Cook, Paisley Cook, Marleigh Ficker, Ziggy Ficker, Stephen Ficker, Calvin Lay, Ivy Lay, and Everett Lay.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson - John Hutson, one great grandchild - Drennan Lay, and three brothers.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Fr. John Igwe officiating.
Friends may call from 8:30 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.