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Russell Hatcher Obituary
EDEN — Russell Hatcher, 67, of Edgewood Road, Eden, passed away Monday night, January 16, 2012 at Morehead Memorial Hospital, after a three year battle with Multiple Myeloma.
There will be no formal memorial service, however the family will receive friends Thursday evening, January 19, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home.
Russell was born July 5, 1944 in Draper, NC, son of the late James G. and Mary Reece Hatcher. . He graduated from Morehead High School playing football all four years. He went on to graduate from East Carolina University where he majored in education. He taught school and coached in Braswell, VA. He was a sports enthusiast.
Surviving are sister, Frances Paschal of Stoneville; brother, Wylie Hatcher and wife, Jonni of Deland, FL; nieces, Teresa Latham of Roswell and Julie Zulcosky of FL; three nephews, Jay Paschal of Stoneville, Charles Hatcher and John Hatcher of Florida; and his special friend, Kenny McCollum.
The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Hospice Home of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
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Donna Brown
January 19, 2012
Russell was a very nice co-worker and friend while we worked together at Tunstall High School. My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Tommy McCollum
January 18, 2012
Russell and I shared many good times in our younger years in Draper and later at Morehead High. He was A true friend to me and I know he will be missed by many.
Judy Robertson
January 18, 2012
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Russell Hatcher. I enjoyed teaching with him at Tunstall High School. He was a kind and thoughtful man.
January 18, 2012
I enjoyed working with Russell at Tunstall High School. What a nice man he was. Rest in Peace friend.
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wayne & Doris Gilley
January 18, 2012
our thoughts and prayers are with the Hatcher family during this time of sorrow
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