Dennis Ray Hutchens, age 71, of Maryville passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was a member and Deacon of Hillcrest Baptist Church.  He loved hunting, fishing, farming and sawmilling.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reece William and Orena Bell (Orr); brother, Richard Neal Hutchens.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Angie E (Law) Hutchens; children, Holly Elizabeth Hutchens and Lacy Orena Hutchens Morrison; and grandchildren, Piper, Pacy, Kai, Boone, and Nash Hutchens and Levi, Sawyer, and Baylor Morrison.

A special thanks to UT Hospice nurses, staff and especially nurse Chaundra for all their love and compassion. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Chad Morrison and Rev. Charles Murrell officiating.  Arrangements are with Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.