James Arthur Hutton, 82, of Cedar Rapids, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Celebration of life services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW, where full military rites will be conducted following services.  Private family inurnment will be Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Wyoming Cemetery.  Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is assisting with Jim's arrangements.

Jim was born at home on January 28, 1934 on a farm near Monticello. The son of Lloyd and Burnetta (Jackson) Hutton, Jim graduated from Jesup Consolidated High School, class of 1951, where he played football and was active in Future Farmers of America.  Upon graduation, Jim joined the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict.  Jim was united in marriage to Irene Stancel on December 7, 1957 at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids.  Jim and Irene owned and operated Jim's Appliance Sales and Service for over 40 years. Jim had a strong commitment to civic engagement which is reflected in his 33 years of service as a Linn County Special Deputy, president and founder of the Cedar Rapids Citizen Radio Club and deacon of Hus Memorial Church. In addition, Jim was active in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Gold Wing Motorcycle Club, Scarlet Angels Color Guard, Jefferson High School Booster Club and a loyal blood donor.  He enjoyed photography, reading, camping and motorcycling.

Jim is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Deb Hutton of Cedar Rapids, Dennis Hutton (Michael Ziegenhorn) of Iowa City, Dulce Powell of Clarksville, TN, and Dayna Ballantyne of Iowa City; six grandchildren, Christian Powell, Derrik Powell, Jenna Powell, Aubrey Ballantyne, Amara Ballantyne and Ian Ballantyne. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his aunts, Sybil Hartman and Evalyn Sheldon.

The family will be eternally grateful for the grace and care provided by the nurses and staff at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy Fund.