Kenneth Hatcher

I woke up today and thought about you, so many years later. Now that I work at a funeral home, I've seen so many young people go. You were the first death of someone I knew that devastated me. We weren't friends anymore by the time you passed. We had known each other in elementary school. I'd heard you changed a lot but I hadn't met that version of you. I only remember the kid in a red shirt, grass stained blue pants, and sock feet running around the Vine Hill area. The one that walked with...

Kenny...intelligent, funny and a truly unique person. No matter what was going on around you, your ability to make people smile made it hard for anyone to stay mad at you for any length of time. Here are 2 of my favorite memories: 1) March 21, 1997, I was waiting patiently at school only to find out that I was left due your mom going into labor. The first time we laid eyes on you we all said how much you looked like your dad. That never changed. You came into our world and changed it...

I remember Kenny coming to our office and starting each visit acting as though he didn't want to be here. He was usually wearing a sweat shirt with the hood pulled up over his head. He would take a nap on the exam table waiting for me to get in the room, then he'd slowly sit up to talk with me. He was always VERY polite and would have a little half-smile.
As he got older, I know he worried his mom a lot. She tried very hard to help him make good decisions. Kenny always listened...

Today was one of those days where I couldn't get you off my mind. Although we had our ups and downs I always enjoyed you being around. I miss you so much. I will never be able to physical see you nor will I be able to hear you laugh again. But I know spiritually you are always here.Kenny you have been gone a whole year now and I miss you. I miss living in Vine Hill where I grew up with y'all. I miss seeing Kenny walk around the block over and over again until someone came out. I miss playing...

Xavier, Xavy wavy puddin gravy, Ooder dooder. All of those names and more. You were my very first nephew. The first boy after 3 girls and I was so excited. I remember hiding in the delivery room just so that I could see you be born. I hid behind the curtain when the nurses said that everyone but Kadafi and another person could be in the room. I remember being so proud that I finally had a nephew after all of my nieces. I wanted to keep you every weekend. And when we did have you I kept you...

I remember Kenny @ the clinic when he would come in too see Dr.Mace. He was such a Joy to wait on . I would ask him have you been Good he would just give his little sneaky grin and nod .. I went to Glencliff a Long time ago .. And Kenny went there also he would said I don't Like your School. And we would hug and smile.. Such a Fine Young Man who will be Missed so Much.. May God continue too Bless His Family with Strength. and Grace.

Kenny my Grandson " I Miss you so much ! But I know according to God's word I will see you again!! Until then Rest in peace my son!!

KENNY WAS SOME WHAT SHY. HE WAS A SWEET PERSON. MY FAMILY LIVED IN VINE HILL WITH HIS FAMILY. HE WAS LIKE A CHILD OF MINE. HE HUNG OUT WITH MY BOYS. ( THE TWINS) JAMIE AND JUAN. HE HAD THE SWEETEST SMILE EVER. VERY RESPECTFUL TO ADULTS. I LOVED HIM AS IF HE WAS MY OWN CHILD. I WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. NOW YOU JUST REST. I KNOW YOU ARE TRULY MISSED. WITH LOVE, REGENIA