Charles William Hutzell Jr.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Charles (Charlie) W. Hutzell, Jr.

Charlie, 81, of Hagerstown, passed away peacefully in hospice care Friday October 21, 2022 surrounded by family.

Mr. Hutzell was born at home in Hagerstown on June 25, 1941, to the late Charles W. and Lela M. (Leggett) Hutzell.  He was of the Lutheran faith.

Charlie, along with his older twin brothers, delivered Herald Mail newspapers on bicycle as teenagers.  He also was a caddy at the Fountain Head Country Club golf course.

He graduated from South Hagerstown High School in 1959 where he played on the Rebel football and track teams.  He also played for the Hagerstown Bears semi-professional football team during the 1960’s.

Charlie was employed at Victor Products, Canteen Vending Company, and was co-owner of the Nibble Nook Confectionary on Salem Avenue in Hagerstown.

An avid sports fan, during this time he sponsored teams at the Superior and West End Little Leagues.  He also coached the F.O.P. team at the Superior Little League and the Steelers team of the Washington County Football League.  For many years, he enjoyed playing golf and was a devoted fan of the Baltimore Orioles and the Washington Redskins.

Charlie is survived by his sons, Charles (Chuck) W. Hutzell, III (Loretta) of Ellicott City; Steven (Steve) Hutzell; and Patrick (Rick) Hutzell of Hagerstown and his brother, Clarence (Tom) T. Hutzell of Hagerstown.  Also, his grandchildren: Marc, Brandee, Steven, Kristin, Amanda, Hayden, Martha, Breydon, Chad, Liam, and Ryland, as well as 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter, Julie A. Hutzell; his sister, Beverly Munson, and his brothers, James E. Hutzell, and Robert L. Hutzell.

Donations in Memory of Charlie may be made to:

Mental Health America at https://mhanational.org/donate-now, or

Mental Health Association of Maryland at https://www.mhamd.org/donation

A public Viewing will be held Friday Oct. 28, 6 to 8 PM at Rest Haven Funeral Home.  Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday Oct. 29, 10:00 AM at Rest Haven Funeral Chapel.  Procession to Cedar Lawn Cemetery and Interment will immediately follow.  Friends will be received at Rest Haven Funeral Home one hour prior to the Service.