Bro. Michael Jerome Hutchins, Sr., 63, of St. Peters, MO (formally of Marianna, AR) transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home in St. Peters, MO.

Michael was born October 29, 1962, in Marianna, AR. He was the son of the late Rachel Jane Hutchins and the late Bennie Lanes, Sr.

Michael was a graduate of the Lee Senior High School Class of 1981. After graduating from high school, he attended Southwestern Christian College (SwCC): a private, historically black, four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Churches of Christ, located at Terrell, TX.

At a very early age Michael was baptized into the Atkins Blvd. Church of Christ where he remained a faithful member throughout his life. In 2024 he moved to St. louis, MO and united with the West Central Church of Christ where he was a faithful and beloved member. He left an impact on the congregation and brothers there.

Michael enlisted in the United States Army in July of 1989, where he served eight years, receiving several honors and medals including: Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medals with two Bronze Service Star (BSS), Army Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Jane Hutchins; his father, Bennie Lanes, Sr.; four brothers, Frank Lanes, Sr., Johnny Lanes, Oscar Patton and Derrick Patton; four sisters, Donita Hutchins, Christine Lanes-Buford, Quilla Lanes-Guiden and Charlene Lanes-Bazile.

Michael leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shante Hutchins of St. Peters, MO; one son, Michael J. Hutchins, Jr. of Little Rock, AR; one granddaughter, Denver Rose Sanders-Hutchins of North Little Rock, AR whom he was affectionally known as Pop Pop; four brothers, David (Darlene) Hutchins and Jerry Hutchins both of Oklahoma City, OK, Bennie (Pheliece) Lanes, Jr. of Beebe, AR and Larry (Karen) Lanes of Conway, AR; three sisters, Carolyn (Elias, III) Hill and Teresa (Carlos) Hutchins-Barton both of Marianna, AR and Lenora (Carl) Mason of Waterbury, CT; two sisters-in-law, Brenda Lanes and Anner Lanes both of Marianna, AR; three brothers-in-law, Charles Buford of Marianna, AR, Carl Bazile of Fayetteville, AR and William Guiden of Little Rock, AR; two special friends, Stevie Brewer of North Little Rock, AR and Robert Brewer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.