Mr. Richard P. "Dick" McCutchen

It is with deep sorrow that the McCutchen family announces the death of Mr. Richard Perry "Dick" McCutchen, 85. Mr. McCutchen, the husband of Elizabeth McCutchen, died peacefully in his home on Friday, January 19, 2024, surrounded by his family. The Directors of Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home are caring for the family. A funeral service to honor his life will be held at 3 o'clock on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Bishopville Presbyterian Church, with The Rev. Chris Parnell officiating. A private family burial will follow in Bishopville Presbyterian Church Cemetery, and the family will greet guests in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the private burial. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Bishopville Presbyterian Church, Attn: Parking Lot Fund, P.O. Box 66, Bishopville, SC 29010, or the Richard P. McCutchen Scholarship Fund, c/o Lee Academy, 630 Cousar Street, Bishopville, SC 29010. Mr. McCutchen was born on October 30, 1938, in Bishopville, SC. He was the son of the late William Johnson McCutchen and the late Elizabeth Sinkler Richardson. Dick graduated from Bishopville High School where he received numerous athletic awards. He went on to graduate from Newberry College. After graduation, he began his coaching career at Williston-Eklo High School. From there he went on to Summerton High School, Edmunds High School, Bishopville High School, and then Lee Academy. At Lee Academy, for 34 years he served as a teacher, coach, mentor, Athletic Director, and Headmaster. For all of his years of coaching, the football field was named The Richard P. McCutchen Field, in his honor. He also served for several years on the SCISA Athletic Board. Dick grew up in Bishopville Presbyterian Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Pulpit Supply, Deacon, Elder, and Clerk of Session. He also served as a Gideon. Dick enjoyed coaching, hunting, fishing, and most of all, attending the activities of all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his High School sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Lide Humphries McCutchen; one daughter, Betty Ann (Bucky) Foxworth; three sons, Perry (Jennifer) McCutchen, Tommy (Robin) McCutchen, and Kirk (Korye) McCutchen; He was blessed with nine grandchildren, Nikki (Adam) Wade, Ricky (Katie) McCutchen, Kyle (Stephanie) McCutchen, Ryan (Andrea) McCutchen, Brantley (Katelyn) Foxworth, Taryn McCutchen, Kody McCutchen, Emme McCutchen and Chloe McCutchen; eleven great-grandchildren, Samantha, Cameron and Maelee McCutchen, Addie Wade, Kent McCutchen, Miller Foxworth, Deane McCutchen, Bryson Wade, Charlie McCutchen, Whit Foxworth, and Reid McCutchen; one brother, Allen (Betty) McCutchen; two sisters, Betty Manning Heriot, and Harriet (Tom) Davis; a sister-in-law, Louise H. McCutchen; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William Dargan McCutchen, and brother, William Johnson McCutchen, Jr. The family wishes to thank Rosa Brunson, Tashika Embry, and Amedysis Hospice Care for all of their loving care during this time.

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Mr. Richard P. "Dick" McCutchen

October 30, 1938 - January 19, 2024