Committal
Eric Lee Hutchins, 37, of Morganton, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1985 in Burke County to Amy Laurel Cable and the late Jonathan Hutchins. He loved dogs and rescued every dog he could. He enjoyed teaching his cousin, Jake how to play video games. Eric was an awesome and excellent cook, making family meals often. He took care of his family when anyone became sick. Eric was a sweet, kindhearted, quick witted person and was a protector. Many knew him as “Little Bulldozer.”
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Gene Cable; maternal grandparents, Roger and Judy Warlick.
Eric is survived by his mother, Amy Cable; aunts, Lisa Warlick and Jennifer Warlick; uncle, Tony Hutchins; cousin, Ben Hutchins Deaton, Mary Burdette, Shannon Warlick, Kara Warlick, Emily Warlick, Jacob Baker and Angie Scott; a number of extended family; his dogs, Buddy and Old Greg; step-siblings, Scott Cable, Jennifer Caudill, Joel Cable; step-niece, Sydney Intres; paternal grandparents, Janice Hutchins and Bill Hutchins.
The family will receive friends from 1pm-2pm Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will begin at 2pm in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Eddy Bunton officiating. At other times, the family will receive friends at his mother’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals or Friends of Ruff Love.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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It has been years since I've seen you Eric, but I'll never forget that contagious smile you always carried with you. I remember your house not being too far from mine and Ben always left your house and came to mine or vice versa. Y'all were always talking something about cars! I'm sending love and prayers to all the family.
Amy, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!❤️🙏
Amy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember well you talking about Eric’s love of animals. Prayers for you and your extended family.
My memory goes all the way back to the 90's where Eric and I spent most of our time blowing in the bottom of Nintendo games, shooting ducks with an orange gun and playing power rangers on a Salem playground. Eric and I lost contact the older we got. Eric and I are 3 days apart and our moms are very best friends. Amy if there's a such thing as a perfect mother you my dear are right up there at the top. Eric knows how blessed he was to have you in his corner and when no one else was you were always right by his side. You made his world a beautiful place. I love you
Lisa, I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one. You and your family have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and in my prayers today and in the days ahead. Love you sweet friend. Hugs and prayers.🙏♥️🙏
Amy, We are praying for comfort and peace for you and your family.