For more than 100 years, a member of the Hutchinson family has sold hardware in Senoia. But come March, the familiar blue building at the corner of Main and Seavy Street will be closed.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, but the time is right,” said owner Jimmy Hutchinson.

Hutchinson, who suffers from congestive heart failure and has had both knees replaced, said he plans to spend his retirement enjoying his four grandchildren and doing things he hasn’t been able to do as he manned the counter for more than 50 years.

“I’m going to do some golfing and hunting, along with fishing and Jane (his wife) and I are going to travel,” he said.

Hutchinson worked at the store as a child and then headed to the University of Georgia. But 50 years ago, while he was at the university, he received a call that his father had died. Hutchinson left the university and began running the store.

For years, residents always knew that “Mr. Jimmy” could find what they were looking for in his wooden-plank store. The hardware contents of the store will go on sale March 9 and later, an antique auction will be held for some of the more unique items.

With Hutchinson retiring, downtown Senoia will have a giant hole to fill. But he said he’s already had offers for the building and the operations and is still deciding his options. Hutchinson has served the community and has worked towards making Senoia a better place. He’s grateful for all the friends he’s made serving the residents of Senoia and other towns who faithfully came to his store.

“The Lord has truly blessed us,” he said.