Stephen Michael Hutto

Stephen Michael Hutto, 50, loving son and resident of Grand Prairie, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2019 following a brief stay at Medical City Hospital in Arlington, Texas. Stephen was born on July 10, 1968 in Dallas, Texas, the only son of Joe Hansford Hutto and the late Janice Brown Hutto. He was raised in Grand Prairie, where he attended LBJ, Jackson Middle School and graduated from South Grand Prairie High School where he lettered in football. After high school, he would join the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He was called to active duty, and served time during Operation Desert Storm. He attended college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. During his time at Tech, in true Hutto fashion, he was “Raider Red,” the Tech mascot. During the 1995 Cotton Bowl, he was escorted off the field after an altercation with a USC’s band member. Evidentially, “security officers confirmed that USC band members initiated the confrontation by elbowing and kicking Raider Red. Then another USC band member ripped the mustache off his costume and punched him in the face.” LA Times reported. It was later determined that Steve was not at fault and held his own. Steve’s response to his pals, “He took on the wrong Marine.” Stephen was blessed with an infectious laugh and an incredible sense of humor. His heart was larger than life. He was kind, humble and shy although he used his humor to cover his tender side. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved. He had a great love of the outdoors, especially fishing. Many weekends you could find him, his father and friends out on a boat casting away; then later, the “big fish” tales that went along with the day’s fun would make for long humorous conversations. Steve was always the first to lend a hand, grab a beer and lend an ear. He is survived by his father, Joe Hutto and far too many friends that called him “brother” to name. He touched the lives of so many and also saved a few. Visitation and services are pending. A burial will follow at DFW National Cemetery. In Leu of flowers, please donate to “Wounded Warrior Project” in our brother’s name.

Stephen Michael Hutto

July 10, 1968 - May 24, 2019