He passed away in his home in Hanahan, SC, on his 80th birthday, September 17, 2022.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years Janice Elaine Hatcher. He was retired from Westvaco where he worked as a machinist. His loves were his family, the guitar and fishing. He will be remembered for his Chet Atkins style of guitar playing both at home and church. He is survived by their 3 children. Lisa Denean (Hatcher) Tuten, her husband James E. Tuten, their 2 adult children, Matthew and Cassandra, and 3 grandchildren, William, Melody and Elizabeth. Jerry Boyd Hatcher, Jr. and his wife Melissa (Gaudreault) Hatcher and their 2 children Alezia and Annika. Shannon Leigh (Hatcher) Owens and Christopher, her 2 adult children, Jennifer and Kyle and her grandchild Noah. He is also predeceased by his sister Frances Tisdale.
Family would like to extend their thanks to SC House Calls (Keisha) and the care team from Agape Hospice (Sandria, Ashley, Chaplin Betty, Melissa and Rodger). All of you are truly angels on earth.