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Reece Hatley Obituary
September 17, 1933 - August 13, 2021
Reece Richard Hatley Sr., 87, of Kannapolis, passed Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at his home.
He was born Sept. 17, 1933, in Stanley County, to the late Silas Martin Hatley and Beedie Mae Austin Hatley.
Reece was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Korean War. He received an associate degree in industrial management, and he worked as a supervisor at Cannon Mills. Reece was a member of He's Alive Church. He was also a member of the VFW and enjoyed going as often as he could. He also enjoyed his coffee and cigarettes, and he liked bargain shopping but most of all, he loved his family and spending time with the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Davis Hatley, in 2006; and a son, Richard Hatley Jr., in 1999.
Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Crystal Seamon (Mark) of Kannapolis; grandchildren, Ashley Corn (Nick), Savannah Seamon, Alexandra Seamon; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt Lydia and Caiden.
The funeral service was scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m., at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel, with Tony Wagoner officiating. Visiting hours were scheduled between 5 and 6 p.m. at Whitley's Funeral Home, prior to the service. Burial will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, Wednesday, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jon Harless officiating with military honors.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
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