Mr. Gilbert L. Hatcher Jr. Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Gilbert L. Hatcher Jr.

Gilbert Lee Hatcher, Jr. was born on October 15, 1938 in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on November 18, 2023 at Atrium Hospice House, Monroe, NC. His devoted wife provided professional care for him in their home up to three days before his death.

“Hatcher” (as most people called him) lived for a short time in Alabama before his father moved the family to Indianapolis, Indiana. Hatcher graduated from Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduation, he moved to Long Island, New York and became a Certified Pharmacist Technician at Pilgrim State Hospital, Brentwood, New York. Hatcher moved to Wadesboro, NC in August, 1970. He joined the Wadesboro Police Force as a patrolman and attended Richmond Technical Institute, (now Richmond Community College) Rockingham NC where he studied Police Science. His final place of employment was at Teledyne Allvac, Monroe, NC where he was a welder. He retired after 21 years of dedicated Service.

Hatcher was baptized at an early age and joined Bethesda MBC, Indianapolis, Indiana. He joined West Rocky MBC in 1971 and was a member there for a short time. Hatcher joined First Baptist Church-Ballard Street (now First Baptist Church-Sikes Avenue), Wadesboro. NC. Deacon Hatcher served faithfully in the church until he became disabled. He served as an: Usher, ordained Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Church Treasurer, member of the A.L. Bell Inspirational and FBC Male Chorus and served on the New Church Building Committee.

Hatcher was articulate in his speech and detailed with any task put before him. He always referred to his friends as “good people”. Deacon Hatcher hobbies included: fishing, reading, and supervising maintenance on his Volkswagen. He loved singing Spirituals and listening to jazz music.

Deacon Hatcher loved his family and was an excellent provider. He cared for their children while his wife attended college.

Hatcher was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert Hatcher, Sr. and Ruth Taylor Hatcher; three brothers: Herman Hatcher, Jesse Hatcher and Larry Hart; and three sisters: Mattie Ruth Hatcher, Mary Hatcher Dodson and Annie Hatcher Cooley Carson.

He leaves to cherish his memories, wife of 58 years, Allyne, two sons, Gilbert III and Eric; three grandchildren: Erica Tiana, Gilbert IV and Isaiah Hatcher; two brothers, Lionel Hart (Jearline), Birmingham , Alabama and Wilbert Hatcher, Indianapolis, Indiana; one sister, Regina Iron, Indianapolis, Indiana; one brother-in-law, Wendell Little who was like a younger brother; nieces who were like daughters, Janice Little-Bennett and Renee’ Little; special nieces and nephews: Warren Cooley, William Cooley, Anthony Bradley, Lisa Cooley and Shalonda Price all of Indianapolis, Indiana. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and “Good People”.

Gilbert L. Hatcher, Jr. will truly be missed by his family near and far away.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023, 1:00pm, First Baptist Church, 722 Sikes Avenue, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will follow the service at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Hatcher Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, November 25, 2023 from 12:30-1:00pm at First Baptist Church

The public viewing will be on Friday, November 24, 2023 from 2:30-5:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.

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We are so sorry for your loss. Katie and Steve Ennis

Sorry for you loss,Continued prayers for the entire Hatcher Family James&Jean Neal

Sending my love, prayers, and deepest condolences, to Mrs. Hatcher and the Hatcher family. Love, Florita Bell Griffin

My condolences to the Hatcher Family. To my classmate Eric, Mrs Allyne and Gilbert.. my prayers are with you. Love Felesha Bennett

My condolences to the Hatcher family. To my classmate Eric, Mrs Allyne and Gilbert my prayers are with you!

Our deepest condolences to the family. Charles and Carol Ford

My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Hatcher family. Leticia Lowery

Allyne, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. My prayers are with the entire family during this very difficult time. Delois Lowery

I am very sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to the family.

Sending Prayers to the Family Deacon William and Madgie Little

Praying for The family.Willie Mae Douglas

I am sorry for your loss. I am praying for the family.Annie Robinson and family.

Sorry for your loss Praying for the Family

Deepest sympathy to the Hatcher family. From: Mr. & Mrs. Tillman.

Edward and Leevonda sends I deepest sympathy to the family. We will keep the family in our prayers.

Prayers for the family.
Karla Bostick

Condolences to the Hatcher Family.. We are so sorry for your loss.. Class of '85

Sorry for your family loss will be praying Lady Effie Ingram

I pray that God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. Keep trusting God's unfailing love.Cheryl and Michael McLeod

Preying for the family.
Mary Lee EDDINS

Sending condolences from my family to yours. Linda Bennett

Prayer for the family. We are sorry for your loss. May GOD strengthen the family.
The staff of Lincoln Family Medicine

Our prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your loved one 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Eddie & Joyce Little family

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Hatcher family may God continue to Bless your family...Ms Carolyn M Morman

My condolences to the Hatcher family praying asking God to strengthen you and your family Mae Richardson and Family

Prayers to the Hatcher Family, from Steve Bailey

Sending prayers of comfort during your time of loss. You have our sincere condolences. Minerva, Freddie Jr., Anthony and Felix Sellers, Eddie and Emily Maske.

Sending hugs and prayers for Allyne Gilbert and Eric in the passing of Mr.Hatcher (Pop) he was a loving kind man. Love Barbara Ingram 🙏💗

Our Condolences to the Hatcher Family during this most difficult. We will continue to keep you all lifted in our thoughts and prayers. With Sincere Love, The Buchanon/Polk Family

My condolences to the Hatcher family. I am sending prayers for comfort to the family. Dr. Teresa A. Smith, Class of 1985

My condolences to the Hatcher family. I am sending prayers for comfort to the family.

My condolences and prayers of comfort go forth for Mr. Gilbert Hatcher's lovely wife, his sons, Gilbert and Eric, and his adoring grandchildren. Dianne Hammond

Rip Deacon Hatcher.

Allyne, (your sons, Gilbert & Eric) shall have Caleb & my sincere condolences. We are praying for your strength from God as you walk this period of life. Gilbert was A Great person & your best friend! 💘 you all! Norlonn send prays,too!..love, 🐱& Caleb