Career
He enlisted in the Navy from Houston in November 1942. Hutchins, aged 21 at his death, was buried in Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Texas. United States Ship Johnnie Hutchins (Delaware-360) was named in his honor.
The ship was laid down March 6, 1944 by Consolidated Steel Corporation, Limited., Orange, Texas.
Launched May 2, 1944. Sponsored by Mistress Johnnie M. Hutchins, mother of Seaman First Class Hutchins.
And commissioned August 28, 1944, Commander H. M. Godsey in command.