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Joseph Albert  Hutzler lll  of Memphis, Tennessee passed away June 20, 2022.  He was born in Washington DC and moved to Memphis after graduation from high school where he remained the duration of his life. He was proceeded in death by his parents Virginia Townsend Hutzler Windler and Jospeh Albert Hutzler ll as well as his life partner of over 30 years,  George Crawford. Albert worked in retail the majority of his career at Lowensteins and Steinmart department stores in Memphis. He attended Memphis College of Art and was widely versed in all classical and 1920s to 1960s Broadway music. He loved George Gershwin and Cole Porter. His collection of CDs and vinyl records exceeded over 5,000  pieces. Albert was a quiet man who preferred to stay in the background. The last 4 years of his life were difficult as he had to transition into a nursing facility. He never gave up on the hope one day he could go back home. Sadly, he never did. May you find the peace of mind and spirit you deserve in death that you searched for on earth Albert.

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I worked with Albert at Dillard's Poplar Plaza, 1988-1990. I remember him as a helpful and friendly co-worker, the type…
I worked with Albert at Dillard's Poplar Plaza, 1988-1990. I remember him as a helpful and friendly…
I worked with Albert at Dillard's Poplar Plaza, 1988-1990. I rem…

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Joseph Hutzler, III