Joseph Allen Hatch Jr.

Joseph Allen Hatch Jr. Services for Joseph Allen Hatch Jr., 89, of Chandler, are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at 2 p.m. at West Lake Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Evans officiating. Mr. Hatch passed away Jan. 20, 2016, in Chandler. He was born March 13, 1926, in Plainview. He served in the United States Navy during WWII and spent a career as an inspector for electrical code enforcement. He was a member of West Lake Baptist Church, the Gideon's, and a past Scoutmaster. He loved to build bird houses and enjoyed golfing, fishing and camping. He also loved to play 42 as well as many other games. Survivors include wife, Betty Hatch of Chandler; son, Mike Hatch and wife Sherita of Plainview; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Hatch of Pearl, Mississippi; daughters, C.J. Hughes and husband Greg of Chandler, Cindy Mitchell of Fort Worth; brother, Harley Hatch of Plainview; sister-in-law, Leta Hatch of Plainview; sisters Julia Hollis and husband Richard of Clarendon, Edith Sims of Plainview, Edna Heflin of Plainview; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.