Carl Houston Hatcher

Carl Houston Hatcher, age 77 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2007. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church, Sevierville and the founder of Carl Hatcher Furniture. Mr. Hatcher was a member of Sevierville City Council for 20 years and served as councilman and vice mayor. He had served as a member on the Board of Directors of Sevier County Electric System and had 24 years on the Board of Directors of Sevier County Utility District, currently as Chairman. He was a veteran on the U.S. Army and served in Korea. Mr. Hatcher was preceded in death by parents Muncie and Rebecca Hatcher; brothers Lee, Rube, Echard and M.B. Hatcher; sister Josie Ballard. Survivors: Wife: Lucille Allen Hatcher Daughter and Son-in-law: Becky and Marty Duncan Grandchildren: Justin, Taylor, and Sydney Duncan Sisters: Cora Chambers and husband Gene, Flora Baker Several nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Building Fund, 317 Parkway, Sevierville, Tennessee, 37862. Funeral service 7 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Sevierville. Dr. Randy Davis and Rev. Clell King officiating. Family and friends will leave First Baptist Church 9:30 AM Friday in procession to Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens for a 10 AM entombment. The family will receive friends 3-6:30 PM Thursday at First Baptist Church, Sevierville. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)