Woodsville, NH- Russell "Rusty" Wayne Hitchcock, 56, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at his residence on Pine Street.

Rusty was born in Woodsville, NH, on December 7, 1960, the son of Freeman Dyke Hitchcock and Patricia Ann (Crapo) Darling.

He graduated from Blue Mountain Union School, class of 1978.  Rusty served with the U.S. Army from March 2, 1988 to June 13, 1989.

Rusty loved deer hunting, listening to music, camp fires, and especially spending time with family.

Rusty was predeceased by his parents, Freeman Dyke Hitchcock and Patricia Ann (Crapo) Darling

He is survived by his daughter, Emma Hitchcock of Bath, NH; three sons, Chad Hitchcock and companion Angel Patterson of Woodsville, Sean Hitchcock of Woodsville, and Michael Flynn of Colchester, VT; a grandson, Ian Hitchcock; a sister, Pam Boughton and companion Lance Lunn of Deep River, CT; a niece, Melainia Martel; two nephews, Christopher Martel and Stephen Martel; three aunts, Ginny Sulham, Bonnie Pineo, and Dixie Poulin and husband Paul; and several cousins.

There will be no calling hours.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, June 24, from 1 to 3 PM at the Ross Wood American Legion Post #20, 4 Ammonoosuc Street, Woodsville, NH.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a memorial contribution to Ricker Funeral Home, to offset funeral expenses, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH 03785.