Rev. Bobby L. Hatcher

Rev. Hatcher was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was ordained into the gospel ministry in 1963 and was founder and Senior Pastor of Faith Apostolic Church in Louisville. During his 49 years of ministry, he was noted as a friend and shepherd to many. His pastoral influence extended across the nation. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dee Weltman and a sister, Loraine Hendrickson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucy Hatcher; daughter, Deb Brock (Denny); grandchildren, B J Weltman (Jerry), Jon Brock (Sandy) and Shawn Weltman (Brandy), great-granddaughters, Paige and Alexis and sister, Hazel Pittman.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Faith Apostolic Church, 215 Delmont Ave., Louisville, KY 40206 with entombment at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213 and Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church.

Donations to Sister Lucy Hatcher would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers.