Michael T. Hutson, 78, of Mathews, Va., was born on November 5, 1947 to Oliver Hutson and Mary Hurst Hudgins, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Raised in Bavon, Va., he attended New Point School, continuing to graduate in the Class of 1966 from Mathews High School. Upon graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served from 1966 through honorable discharge in 1970. Following his enlistment, Michael continued service to his country as a civil servant at Fort Eustis. In 1992, under “the” tree, Michael married his true love, Ruth Ann, and began their adventure as a family.

After retiring in 2003, never one to slow down, he drove buses for the Mathews County School Transportation Department. Michael also owned and operated Hutson’s Grass Cutting Service, serving many loved customers through the years, including the local fire departments. Most recently, Michael was fond of spending moments with fellow drivers at the gas pumps, pals at Chimney Corner, and especially his bus shop buddies, Clyde, Ronnie, and Bubba. One to be quick-witted, he left many with laughs and smiles throughout his life; he will be deeply missed.

In his rare free time, Michael spent many hours with his sons and held a special bond with his grandson, Dustin. He also enjoyed watching all his grandchildren play sports, traveling with Ruthie, and cheering for his UVA Cavalier football team.

He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Ruth Ann; sons, Neale (Stephanie) and Ryan (Wendy) Hutson; children by marriage, Ann Marie (Ed) Wesley and Kenneth (Mary Beth) Burroughs; grandchildren, Dustin, Drake, Autumn, Jensin, Tegan, Ethan, Anna, Keira, Logan, Caden, Lee, and Louis; great- grandson, Bryson; brother-in-law, Jack (Cheryl) Maxwell; nephew, Mark (Christy) Maxwell; as well as one great-nephew, John Mark Maxwell.

Michael was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Charlene Maxwell and Ronald Hutson, and a granddaughter, Deanna Haywood.

A Celebration of Life service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews. Visitation began one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

To honor Michael’s life, memorial donations may be made to the organization of your choice.