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Rhett Hutto

1976 - 2025

BORN

1976

DIED

2025

Rhett Hutto Obituary

Rhett Hutto

St. George, SC - Rhett Appleby Hutto, 49, of St. George, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Edisto Beach Marina at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow the service at the marina. All are welcome.

Rhett was born April 15, 1976, in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Michael and Ann Hutto. He grew up in St. George, South Carolina surrounded by many dear family and friends. His family then moved to Edisto Beach during his teen years, and he graduated from Country Day School. Rhett attended College of Charleston where he was active in the Kappa Alpha fraternity.

Rhett loved his son, App, deeply along with his family and friends. He also loved the Lowcountry and everything it offered from fishing to hunting. Other loves included music, USC Gamecocks' sports teams, and the Atlanta Braves.

In addition to his parents, Rhett was predeceased by his brother, Mich. He is survived by his son, Rhett Appleby Hutto, Jr. (App), of Pawley's Island, SC, his niece and nephew, Katharine and Michael Hutto, of Summerville, SC, and many other beloved family members.

Memorial donations may be made in Rhett's memory to FCA Georgetown County Chapter, Attn: Todd Harms, 159 Massick Lane, Pawleys Island, SC 29585, https://my.fca.org/?form=toddharms, or Christ the King (Student Ministry)/Young Life, 9630 Ocean Hwy. Pawleys Island, SC 29585, or Prince George Winyah Church, Attn: Youth Group Donation, 301 Screven Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.

We invite you to share a memory and sign our guest book.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 8, 2026.

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