Mr. Kenneth Brewster Cutler

Kenneth Brewster Cutler died peacefully at home, on October 11, 2022, after an extended illness. He was born on January 14, 1936, to Lester and Edna Levine Cutler, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and spent his youth and coming of age in Los Angeles, California. He was a graduate of Beverly Hills High School; attended both UCLA and the University of Alabama and served in the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson, S.C. Ken moved to South Carolina from California in 1959 and was co-owner of Cutler & Associates with his brother Shep. For 25 years they were in the health insurance business. Later, Ken bought Accu-Trol Tax Service in Cayce, S.C. and he operated it, also for 25 years. On April 20, 1968, Ken married Gerald “Geri” Austin Cutler. Their only children were their cats and dogs who were precious to them for their entire adult lives. Their dearly beloved dog, Hartley, is still in the home. Ken’s hobby was sports. He was the Sports Editor of his high school newspaper and had an amazing affinity and memory for players, coaches, and games. His favorites were professional football and baseball. To know Ken was to become quickly acquainted with his truly exuberant sense of humor. He loved to tell jokes and to get everyone laughing with funny comments. Part of his unique personality was to give his favorite people lifelong nicknames and to use only those to address and talk about them. He loved people and animals and had an always positive zest for life. He would tell you the absolute truth — if you asked for it — even if it hurt. He was genuine; “no holds barred.” People were always fond of saying, “There is only one Ken Cutler!” Ken is predeceased by his parents; his brother, Shep; his brother-in-law, Hal Carnes “Buddy” Austin, Jr.; and his sister-in-law, Judith Watkins. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Geri — his brother-in-law, William Watkins of Bishopville; his nephews: Britton Watkins (Josh Feldman) of California, and Ryon Watkins (Lendi Watkins); grandnephew, Landon Watkins; grandniece, Julia Watkins of Florence; two sisters-in-law, Joni Cutler of Columbia, and Barbara “Bobbi” Adams Austin of Bishopville — extended family: The Fred Kinsauls of Timmonsville; The Geoff Greenwoods of Johnston, Iowa; and The Mike Jakobs of Winnetka, Illinois — dear cherished friends: Ruth Jackson of Bishopville and Debbie Cornelius of Columbia — and finally, many precious cousins who brightened his life. The family would like to thank Home Instead, Prisma Hospice Care, and Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home for their kind help and attentive care. A private Celebration of Life will be held in Bishopville, S.C. The Directors of Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home are caring for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trenholm Road United Methodist Church (trenholmroad.org) or Pawmetto Lifeline (pawmettolifeline.org/get-involved/donate/).

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Mr. Kenneth Brewster Cutler

January 14, 1936 - October 11, 2022