Carl Cutchins, age 82, of Cottondale, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014 in the Bay Medical Center in Panama City. Carl was born December 30, 1931 in Cottondale to the late Andrew Kyle and Ethel (Simmons) Cutchins. He was a lifelong resident of Cottondale and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Carl was a former corrections officer with the State of Florida. In addition to his family he loved fishing. He is predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Ruby Cutchins, a brother, Oland Cutchins, two sisters, Erie Braxton and Myrtle Justice. Survivors include; three brothers, Orin Cutchins and wife Rachel of Cottondale, Charles Cutchins and wife Inell of Cottondale and Ray Cutchins and wife Judy of Cottondale; two sisters, Vera Holmes of Pensacola and Elizabeth Finch and husband Ronnie of Cottondale; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 10 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with the Rev. Robert Simmons officiating. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a favorite charity.