Bobby Charles Hutchens, age 75, of Sanford, NC passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in High Point, NC on Sunday, May 15, 1949 to the late William Avery Hutchens Sr. and Rachel Buchanan Hutchens. Bobby was a Veteran of the United States Army and served one tour in Germany. In his younger years, Bobby worked with NASCAR driver J.D. McDuffie's pit crew. He also worked at Gaylord Furniture for over 17 years before retiring to work at home on his true passion which was restoring classic cars and antique tractors. He loved his Farmall tractors, VW bugs, Chevrolets, and NASCAR. Bobby was a jack of all trades, and could fix just about anything and also loved gardening.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rosie Mae Wood Hutchens of the home. Daughter, Angela Rose Hutchens Dollar and husband Stephen of Sanford, NC. Sister in Law, Phyllis "Toot-Toot" Hutchens of Sanford, NC. Grandchildren, Grant Dollar and Dalton Dollar, along with 2 nephews, a great niece, and  3 great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother William Avery "Billy" Hutchens Jr.

Per his wishes no arrangements or services will be made but the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.