Mecklenburg County NcArchives Obituaries.....Hutchison, David Parks April 25, 1922 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/nc/ncfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Danielle Mozingo danisue1970@yahoo.com October 9, 2011, 9:08 pm Charlotte Observer, April 26, 1922 D. P. HUTCHISON DIED YESTERDAY ----- One of City's Pioneers Passed After Long Illness. ----- Prominent in Life and Growth of Charlotte--Funeral at Home Thursday at 12. David Parks Hutchison died at his residence on North Tryon street yesterday morning at 11 o'clock, paralysis being the immediate cause of his death. The funeral will be held Thursday at 12 o'clock at the home on North Tryon street, Rev. Dr. A. A. McGeachy officiating. Mr. Hutchison had been for years one of the most prominent citizens of Charlotte and was recognized as one of the promoters of the city's welfare. He was one of the older residents to whom many have attributed much of the city's eminence. Mr. Hutchison's declining health was noted six years ago when he underwent an operation for gall stones. He was operated on at that time by Dr. Finney of Johns Hopkins and recovered his health to a certain extent. Though he had, apparently, recovered from this attack, the loss of his accustomed vigor soon became noticeable and he had gradually declined in health since that time. Even in his weakened condition, Mr. Hutchison had been a familiar figure on the streets until a few weeks ago. Two weeks ago he was forced to take his bed and since a week ago he had been unconscious. His death had been momentarily expected since that time. Practically every day before being confined to bed, Mr. Hutchison was able to take an automobile ride and was often seen on the streets, transacting business and greeting his friends. Mr. Hutchison always had abounding faith in the future greatness of Charlotte. he was a native of Charlotte and immediately after his graduation from Davidson college he returned to the city and entered a business career here. This was uninterrupted until the decline in his health came. Having been left a valuable estate by his grandfather, he had ample time to devote to public life and he always took a great interest in the civic and political affairs of the city and county. While a young man he devoted a great part of his time, thought and enthusiasm to the betterment of the city and community. He beleived that the city must develop in proportion to the development of the resources of mecklenburg county and in the furtherance of this opinion he took a great interest in the construction of good roads in the county. He advocated the need of good roads through the county into Charlotte connecting all parts of the county. For 25 years Mr. Hutchison was chairman of the board of trustees for Charlotte township, this board having charge of all the raod and street building within the limits of the township and outside the city limits. The association of Mr. Hutchison with C. H. Wolfe and Col. W. W. Phifer throughou that 25-year period caused them to be known as the "magisterial triumvirate." Though he was never a seeker for public office, Mr. Hutchison was repeatedly made an alderman from his ward, while that form of government was in vogue here and, as a member of that body, his councel was generally heeded. He was a firm believer in progress and a champion of such measures and movements as he believed were conducive to the progress of the city. he was conservative in his views, a man of firm convictions and unmovable when he took a stand for or against a faction of an issue. His influence in political affairs was great and by reason of his following and the strength of his views, it was far raching. Any issue taht he believed conducive to a greater Charlotte found his loyal support. He was born March 6, 1853, in the historic Parks home, which was located on the site of the present Ivey store. His father was Dr. E. Nye Hutchison and his mother Mary Adeline Parks Hutchison. He was a grandson of the late David Parks and Adeline Orr Parks and, after the death of his mother, which occurred when he was five years of age, he made his home with his grandparents. He was graduated from Davidson, where he was sent by his grandfather. He had his business quarters, for years on the site of his birthplace. At that time the street was not lined with business offices and he, with his friends at that office. Mr. Hutchison's marriage to Miss Sallie White Steele was the first marriage ceremony held in the original Second Presbyterian church building. Of his four children he is survived by Miss Susie Hutchison and Mrs. Selene Dalton. His other children were Adele, the deceased wife of Charles F. Dalton, and Annie Parks, the deceased wife of W. E. Parker. He is also survived by one grandson, Parks Hutchison Dalton and seven half brothers and sisters: Miss Charlee Hutchison, J. J. Hutchison, Miss Bessie Hutchison, Mrs. T. C. Evans, Frank Hutchison and Eben Hutchison. Mr. Hutchison was a member of the Second Presbyterian church. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/nc/mecklenburg/obits/h/hutchiso1541nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ncfiles/ File size: 5.4 Kb