Joe Hutchinson

3rd June 1982 - 29th May 2012

Joe Hutchinson was born on Thursday 3rd of June, 1982 in Fatfield. He attended Fatfield Primary School, High Usworth Juniors and Washington Comprehensive. He made many friends, but absolutely hated the education system, so was pleased and relieved when his school days came to an end! During his teenage years, Joe was an active member of St. Georges Church Youth Group and was a confirmed Christian. He enjoyed many youth camps as a member, and then as a leader.

Joe loved the social side of life, he was a bit of a rebel and was a tad controversial to say the least. Joe had a passion for active sport, he loved skateboarding, blading, and "almost basejumping" (really just hanging off things, running up walls and balancing on small surfaces)! Joe enjoyed BMXing, mountain biking and kite flying. Joe's work life was never boring - he tried his hand at many things and when he got bored he moved onto something else, which could be radically different. Whatever he did, he always seemed to make new friends.

Joe loved people, and people from all walks of life loved Joe. He could hold a conversation with anyone, regardless of age or circumstances; he was a definite people person. Above all, Joe had a passionate love of music, which he liked to share with others. He attended DJ courses in Newcastle, and from then, there was nothing that could hold him back. Washington Arts Centre in Fatfield was one of his favourite places where he would listen to, sing and record some of his music, usually with a pint in his hand bought by one of his pals at the bar. Joe DJ'd at various club nights in Newcastle and beyond.

Joe was a family lad who put a great emphasis on family life and loved being with all his relations. He had a fantastic sense of humour and loved playing tricks on others. Joe was a loving son and brother who wore his heart on his sleeve and wasn't afraid to show his emotions. Joe was a great friend who couldn't care what others thought of him, but thought more of how he cared for them.

Joe passed away peacefully at his own home, whilst resting between afternoon and evening work shifts on Tuesday 29th May, 2012. Joe was to all who knew him a very special person. Joe's motto was Carpe Diem - Seize The Day - and boy, did he seize every 10,954 of them!