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Mr. Ernest Phillip Hutchens, 58, passed away Friday, April 12th at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville.

A memorial service will be held Friday, April 19th at 2:00pm in the Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  A visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Ernest was born September 27, 1965 in Rockingham County.  He was self-employed and owned East Coast Installers Construction Company.  He was a workaholic but in his free time he loved to fish.  Mostly he loved his kids and family.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Tracy; sons Matthew Hutchens (Hope), Nicholas Hutchens (Carley); sisters, Sherry Cobb (Bobby), Hope Kirks (William), Maggie Blalock; brother, Brent Manuel (Vanassa); grandson, Jonah Lee; special friend, Ronnie Underwood; several nieces.

Ernest is preceded in death by his mother, Maggie Hutchens; mother in-law, Magdalene Jones Manuel and father in-law, Bobbie Cephus Manuel.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Dear Tracy and family, I'm am so sorry to hear of Ernest's passing. My heart hurts for you. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts in the days ahead during this time.

Tracy/Matthew/Nick:  We are so very sorry to hear of Ernest passing.  Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ernest was the best. He was always good to me. Going to miss that good morning text every morning. I will miss you but I will carry you in my heart. 

Dear Tracy and Family, 

We are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Tracey and family, I'm so very sorry about your loss.  I'm at a loss for words that could possibly comfort you.  I know that he'll be with you always, watching over you, and you'll see him again in Heaven.  Much love and many prayers being sent your way. Love, Terri Cz.

Tracy/Matthew/Nick:  We are so very sorry to hear of Ernest passing.  Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Tracey, Matt, and Nick,

I am so sorry for your loss.  All of us here at the office send our condolences to you and your family.  Please reach out if there is anything we can do for you. 
Katrina Snow