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OBITUARY: Jerry Wayne Dutton

ROCKINGHAM — Mr. Jerry Wayne Dutton, 79, of St. Johns Lane, Rockingham, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023 while under hospice care.

He was born Jan. 8, 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia, beloved son of George Thomas Dutton and Viola Jordan Dutton, who preceded him in death.

Mr. Dutton graduated from Rohanen High School in 1962, where he lettered in three sports: baseball, basketball and football. After graduation, he attended Wingate College where he obtained a degree in Business in 1964. He lived in Charlotte and began a lucrative career in banking and also earned his realtor’s license. He spent most of life in Albemarle, and retired from First Citizens Bank, where he served as vice president. After retirement, he opened Bypass Auto Sales with partner Jeff Burleson. He returned to his native Richmond County for the remainder of his life.

Mr. Dutton was an avid sports fan, specifically the Boston Red Sox in baseball. He was also a huge fan of any sports of UNC-Chapel Hill. He also loved taking his great-nephews fishing, and did so regularly while they were growing up. He had a wonderful quick wit that kept everyone entertained.

Survivors include his sister, Jan D. Bridges; nephew, Jeff Tyler (Mary); niece, Jill B. Reale (Rene’); great-nephews, Wynston Tyler (Angel), Cody Tyler (Cassie), and Dylan Tyler (Skylar); great-nieces, Katelyn Briggs, Kiara Reale, Penelope Reale; great-great-nephew, Mason Tyler; and great-great-nieces, Nevaeh Robinson, Carmen Tyler, Gracie Tyler and Ava Tyler.

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A time of visitation to celebrate his life will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 1-2 p.m., with the funeral following at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Harrington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dean Dixon officiating. Burial will follow at Richmond Memorial Park Cemetery.

At other times, the family will receive friends at the family home, 1512 St. Johns Lane, Rockingham.

Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice Haven, 1119 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.

Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Dutton family.

Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.



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