Joe Orlon Hatchett

Joe Orlon Hatchett LUBBOCK-Joe Orlon Hatchett, 79, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on May 5, 2015. Joe was born on Feb. 11, 1936, to the parentage of Early Hatchett and Beaulah Peterson in Hearn, Texas. After high school he served in the U.S. Navy. He relocated to Lubbock, Texas in 1960. Joe drove trucks for Furr's and for Robert Heath Trucking for 37 years. Joe retired for seven years and returned back to work driving trucks for C & R Trucking during the development of the Marsha Sharp Freeway. His C.B. Handle was Super Spook. Joe was an influential pillar of the community. He was the founder of the Juneteenth Picnic Committee in 1984 and served with others on the committee until 2010. In 2002 he was named Man of the Year by the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Lubbock, Texas chapter. He was known as Mr. Estacado and loved the Matadors. He was a member of the booster club, followed the football team and traveled with the basketball team. He celebrated their success when they won the 2010 State Championship. Joe had a charming personality, always greeted you with a smile and was loved by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Early Hatchett and Beaulah Peterson; brother, Elmo 'Buddy' Peterson; and Marilyn Martin Hatchett. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Cleetta; sons, Victor Hatchett and Seguria Mosley; stepson, Edward D. Allen; daughters, Vecelia Mann (Daron), Vene'a Johnson, Velisha Mitchell (Derrell), Chassidy Martin, Tomisha Martin; stepdaughter, Willayna Williams (Early); mother-in-law, Ida Mae Knox, JoAnn Miller and a host grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:00 pm, at Kingdom Hall, 1907 E. 13th St. under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held today, from 12 - 6 pm at Griffin Mortuary.