Elmer A. Hutcheson, 88, of Independence, MO passed away March 23, 2009. He was born October 22, 1920 to George and Edith Hutcheson. Elmer served in the Pacific, in the Army during WWII. He worked as a millwright for General Motors, Fairfax Division for 37 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rosalee; son, Dirk Hutcheson and wife Sharon of Blue Springs, MO; two daughters, Kay Burns and husband Lowell of Napoleon, MO and Gayle Gibson and husband James of San Antonio, TX; seven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 39th and 291 Hwy. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, at Christ United Methodist Church, 14506 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Burial at Mound Grove Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church.