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Alvin Hatley Obituary
Brian was born March 3, 1956, to Alvin O. "Sonny" and Marilyn Morris Hatley. He graduated from Gadsden High School class of 1974 and was a member of the Gadsden High School Tiger Marching Band. Brian graduated from UAB in 1976 and began a career in respiratory therapy there at UAB. He moved to Montgomery in 1980, working at St. Margarets Hospital, which later became Humana Hospital, where he was director of cardio-pulmonary services. Brian left the hospital in 1995 to pursue his lifelong love of racing. He loved to build high perfomance engines and raced cars and karts, winning several races and awards over the years. He was last employed by Adams MotorSports in Montgomery.
Brian was preceded in death by his wife, Patti Hatley; father, Alvin O. "Sonny" Hatley; his grandparents, W.W. (Red) and Mabel Morris, Alvin A. (Bob) and Christine Hatley; best friend, John McClain; and stepfather, Royce Barber.
Survivors include his mother, Marilyn Hatley Barber; little sister, Mary Ann (Billy) Thacker, Gadsden; stepdaughters, Lindsey Smith, Montgomery, Alison Smith, Atlanta; nephews, Isaac (Kim) Thacker and Eric Thacker; great-nephews, Zachary Thacker and Gavin Bell; great-niece, Kaitlyn Thacker, all of Gadsden; friend and cousin, Dan Thompson; and stepsisters, Laquin (Ed) Ritchey, Sheila (Mike) Nelson, and Pam Barber.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society in honor of his beloved pets, Blue and Flash.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.
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Sharon (Fuller) Allen
January 14, 2011
Brian appeared in my life as a young teenager wanting to be part of my pit crew. He and Maxey Lee were always willing to help with anything and Brian was a valuable asset to the team and a wonderful friend. I am so happy his name appears on the side of my race car that is in the International Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum. It will be an ongoing tribute to his memory.
The entire Hatley family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandra Dodd Morris
January 14, 2011
Marilyn, I am so sorry to see about your son's passing. My prayers are with you today and in the coming days.
Sandra Dodd Morris
Tommy Ford
January 14, 2011
To the Hatley family.....so sorry to hear about Brian's death. Brian and I went to school from first grade on. We are both pictured in our first grade photo from the front steps of 11th St. School. I had lost touch with Brian for years and was so sad to see the obituary. I will be praying for you.
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