Hutchinson – Thomas Watson Hutchinson, Jr. "Tommy", age 75, of Callahan, Florida passed away on February 25, 2023, in Fernandina Beach, Florida.  He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on May 9, 1947, to the late Thomas Watson Hutchinson, Sr. and Della Hutchinson.  At a young age, Tommy started singing and playing music with his father.  They both where talented musicians who found great joy in music and loved performing.  Tommy was raised in Jacksonville, attended Andrew Jackson High School, and shortly after school he joined The Saints band as a vocalist and guitarist.    He started his own band, Tom Hutchinson & Cylo, as the lead singer and guitarist.   He met what he always said was the love of his life Barbara and have enjoyed the past 56 years of marriage.  Tommy was driven, hardworking, and very skilled with wood.  He built custom cabinets, painted cars, and built outdoor furniture.   Tommy loved a challenge and enjoyed the craftmanship in wood working and enjoyed welding even more.  He would make anything requested for his family.  He even built a lawn tractor with a front-end loader and three-point hydraulic hitch from scrap metal.  Tommy was a true treasure, devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him.  Tommy was preceded in death by his parents.

Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Jean Hutchinson of Callahan, FL; sons, Kimbal (Sherry) Hutchinson and Thomas Watson Hutchinson, III both of Callahan, FL; grandsons, Derek Hutchinson, Ryan Hutchinson, and Thomas Ray Hutchinson; great granddaughter, Leia Hutchinson, and his fur baby side kick poodle Shelly.

A Celebration of Tommy's Life will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Dr. Lynn Hyatt officiating.  Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.