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Harold Hatcher Obituary
Harold was raised in Nashville, TN and worked as a page in the U.S. Senate and also earned his place as an Eagle Scout prior to receiving an undergraduate degree from Tennessee Technological University in 1967. He then received his M.D. from Vanderbilt University in 1970. Harold served at Maxwell Air Force Base for 2 years before practicing Ophthalmology for over 35 years in Montgomery. Harold was a long-time and faithful member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where he previously served as Elder and was an active member in the Men's Growth Class.
A private burial will be held followed by a visitation on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 1:30pm and a memorial service beginning at 2:30pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church. The Men's Growth Class will serve as honorary pallbearers for "Hatch".
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1728 S. Hull St., Montgomery, AL 36104.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Hatcher
Sheree Lanier (Cross)
March 5, 2019
Harold was my classmate at Donelson High and we shared Latin class and a math class (he had to "explain" lots of info to me! Ha). He was a truly SMART, COMPASSIONATE, SWEET guy as well as a LEADER in our class whom we admired and emulated. He is remembered warmly, fondly, and with a deep sense of loss from a large cloud of witnesses! We are praying for his loving family to feel the comfort, strength, and love of our Lord. Love, Sheree
March 29, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Hatcher's family. Praying for you during this time.
Gray and Hatty Gill
March 18, 2014
Patsy,
Our hearts are aching for you, for your beautiful family, and for ourselves in the loss of Harold. You and Harold have always had such strong bonds to your faith, your family and your friends. May these bonds sustain you through this time in your life. Please know we are holding you in the light.
Gray and Hatty
March 18, 2014
Mrs. Hatcher, I am so sorry for the sudden loss of your life mate! I know the coming days will be difficult. You are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses that will uphold you....cling to them during this sad time!
Sincerely,
Bonita Lancaster
Baptist Health
Diane Buck Castleman
March 16, 2014
Patsy, I am so sorry about Harold. You and I go back such a long way and I was so shocked to learn of his passing. You two were such a perfect couple. May your sweet memories help you thru this time and may God grant you the strength and peace you will need. He was a wonderful person. You are in my heart and thoughts.
Bill and Martha Baine
March 16, 2014
We are shocked and saddened to learn of Harold's untimely death. Martha reminded me of his heroic catch, fully extended, of my throw wide of first base to put out the batter in an intramural softball game. We also well recall how he graciously helped us struggle to get my sofa bed--the longest and heaviest piece of furniture in a standard American household--up flight after stifling flight of stairs to our floor at the married students' apartments. I can also remember the sense of camaraderie that struck me one bleary-eyed night in 1975 at the Dallas VA Hospital when I came upon a clear and orderly Ophtho note from Harold as I reviewed the old chart on my new admission. We shall miss him.
Dan and Jenny Winstead
March 15, 2014
Dan and I are so sad to hear of the loss of Harold. Please know that he is in our prayers.
Patricia Weaver
March 15, 2014
Patsy my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I remember attending your wedding all those years ago. I hope that in time your tears will lessen and be replaced by wonderful memories of times shared.
Your classmate, Patricia Weaver
Paulette (Wolfe) Dowdy
March 14, 2014
Patsy,
So sorry to hear about Harold. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 14, 2014
Patsy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Having lost my husband of 46 years in late 2012 (William L. "Bill" Smith from your class--1964), I can only say the grief eases over time, but the loss is always with you. Grieve in your own way and your own time. Remember the good times. Sincerely, Donna Liddington Smith '63
March 14, 2014
Patsy, there simply are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers....hold tight to your family......they will help you through this most difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Carole J Johnson
Tami Revette
March 14, 2014
Just wanted to drop a sympathy to ya'll. I met Dr. Hatcher at 20/20. He was my eye doc. He was a wonderful, caring man. I really thought the world of him. He followed behind Dr. Brown, thought I had seen His twin. I will surely be missed in our family.
Jimmy Robertson
March 14, 2014
Sorry to hear about the lost on earth of one of my classmate from DHS, prayers go out to the family.
Jerilynn Pulley Smelcer
March 14, 2014
Patsy, so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kellie Kernan Holland
March 14, 2014
Patsy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Memories take me back to high school and a sweet couple who seemed to belong together, which you did. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you perfect peace.
March 14, 2014
Patsy,
I am so sorry to hear of this. I know his passing leaves a big void in all of your lives. I pray that the God of All Comfort hold you close as you grieve. I pray that as you walk through this that you feel HIS presence more than ever.
Kay Page Neeley
Judy & Pot Graves
March 13, 2014
Patsy, we sure were sorry to learn of the loss of Harold. Our prayer are with you and your family. May God bless you and give you peace.
Bettie Shepherd
March 13, 2014
Dearest Patsy, My heart goes out to you with my deepest condolences & love. I loved sitting by Harold in Mrs. Gentry's home room & always knew that he was "bigger than life" with his brilliance, tenderness, caring & loving spirit. Harold was simply splendid. I believe that he had my Mama for first grade. She had her Masters & had supervised student teachers at Radford College & Kutztown College before she gave Harold, Bo & maybe Ed Davis their solid start in school. I went to my first dance with Harold at the Masonic Hall downtown. (Minnie must have made him ask me but I treasure the memory).
Patsy, he sure did "hit the jackpot" when he landed you & he always seemed aglow with pride & joy & love for you. There truly are no words to sufficiently express my sympathy & love. May God's sweetest compassion, comfort & love be your constant companion now & always. Love, Bettie Harvey Shepherd
Jane Osborn Forkum
March 13, 2014
Patsy, I am so sorry to hear that you have lost Harold. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pot and Judy Graves
March 13, 2014
Patsy, We sure were sorry to hear about the loss of Harold. Our prayers go out to you and all of your family. May God bless all of you and give you peace during this time.
Rose Ann Dean
March 13, 2014
I met Dr. h. working at Montg. Surgical Center as a nurse and have been a patient ever since.That was 1985 or so.my prayers and love to the family for your loss. Rose Ann Dean
Jim Hardy
March 13, 2014
Patsy, may the happy memories from all of your friends past and present be a blessing at this time. I will always remember Harold asking me to go see the filming of the Davy Crockett movie in Nashville at age 9 or 10. Also it was great to see both of you at many of the reunions and discussing Pinot Noir varieties of the West Coast. Character does count...what a legacy to leave for the grandkids!
Bo and Dee Bostick
March 13, 2014
Patsy and family,
Our hearts are overwhelmed with sadness yet full of celebration for Harold. He chose a career that used his God given gifts to help others. Patsy, together, the two of you created a wonderfully loving and supportive life for your precious children and grandchildren.
Our love surrounds you. Bo and Dee
Gloria Shaffer Moore
March 13, 2014
you are in our prayers
Bud Russell
March 13, 2014
Kristin and Family, Your friends at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Boone, NC are lifting you up during these difficult days in our prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Cheryl and David HATHCOCK
March 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thinking of you with love and sympathy.
Sheree Lanier
March 13, 2014
How I admire Harold Hatcher!! He was handsome, intelligent, athletic, and very caring (and it did not matter what "station" in life we were from) toward everyone! What a great wit and personality galore! Why without Harold I would NOT have passed Miss Whitley's Latin I or II class! (Thanks to his buddy "in crime" Ed Davis, too!) I thank him (and Patsy, too) for warm memories and look forward to seeing him again one day SOON! Love, Sheree Cross Lanier
Lorraine Vanderpool Webb
March 12, 2014
Patsy,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lorraine Vanderpool Webb
March 12, 2014
Patsy, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sherrie Bargatze
March 12, 2014
Condolences are extended to Harold's family. He was a gentleman and fond classmate at Donelson.
Mary Patterson
March 12, 2014
I am so sorry, Patsy
Alice Adams and Bob Meyer
March 12, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Harold was one of the best of Donelson High.
Claire & Gary Hart
March 12, 2014
Patsy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Donelson High School alumni have lost a wonderful classmate.
Charles Vaughn
March 12, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about "Hatch"'passing. We played ball together at Donelson High School. My wife and I visited with him and Patsy at the 45th reunion. He was the same humble and enjoyable team mate then that he was 45 years previous. He was a good man and we will miss him
March 12, 2014
Patsy - I'm so very sorry. I have such great memories of my teenage years with my "brother" Harold. Several years ago I wrote to him about a eye concern of mine and he very quickly responded with his warm assurance and concern. He always looked out for me and I always loved and admired him. I know you had a wonderful life with him and I'm so grateful he had you and his family to love and experience life with. May God hold you tightly in His comforting arms.
Wayne Hipps
March 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers for the family. I played football with Harold at Donelson High School. Visited with him again at the 45 HS reunion. Harold was a good man and will be missed by all.
Linda Sloan
March 12, 2014
Our sympathy to the family. Harold was a good friend and classmate at Donelson High. Our thoughts and prayers
March 12, 2014
Neighbor hood friend in Donelson Tn. , teammate on D.H.S. Football team. Truly one of the good guys l grew up with. Prayers for the family. Norman Chumley
Janice and Stanley Dobson
March 12, 2014
So sorry to hear about Harold. We both have such fond memories of grammer school and high school with him. Blessings wished for his family.
Buddy Hardison
March 12, 2014
Patsy, I am so sorry for your loss. I considered Harold one of my best friends growing up and, always enjoyed seeing him at the reunions. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Anthony Brown
March 12, 2014
I knew Dr. Hatcher most of my life. He was a good friend and mentor to me. He was smart, funny and always a deep thinker. His voice was unmistakable and everyone knew his laugh. He seldom stayed on schedule, but was always interested in other people.
He was the first supporter that I had when I worked in athletic ministry after college. No one encouraged us more and he was always offering advice or ideas. Patsy, the kids and the grandchildren were always on his mind. Seldom did any conversation begin without a story or two about what the grandchildren were up to.
I miss Dr. Hatcher and can't believe he's no longer with us, but I appreciate the time that we had together and his investment in my life. My family and I are praying for the Hatchers and trust that the Lord will bring comfort in the midst of such a difficult time.
larry willis
March 12, 2014
More than a friend ,Harold was and is one of the many blessings in my life. He and I went to Vanderbilt Med School together. He was in my wedding. We shared hiking and vacations together. I loved him dearly and still do.
Thank you God for giving this friend to me. Larry Willis
Aaron Adams
March 12, 2014
I was sad to hear about Dr. Hatcher.The Family will remain in my prayers.He will be missed by my Family.God bless you at this time of loss.Always remember the good times.
Claiborne Moore
March 12, 2014
I was very blessed to work with Dr. Hatcher for 4 years. What a fabulous person and physician. May God provide comfort and infinite love. You and your family are in my prayers.
Gina Dillon
March 12, 2014
In 1992 when I was 19 I had a freak accident involving my eyes. (I was hit in the eye by a water balloon). Dr. Hatcher came to the ER and assured this very frightened girl that I was going to be ok. He was so attentive and took wonderful care of me. That visit in the ER was followed up by a weekend visit in his office and many other office visits. I will forever be grateful for his wonderful care during this event and all the years that followed. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for the family.
Tommy Jones
March 12, 2014
Kristin, so sorry about your dad. God bless you. Tommy Jones
Lou Perryman Putnam
March 11, 2014
Patsy,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family. Lou Perryman Putnam
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