David Hatch

David passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025, in Carthage, TN. Born on June 1, 1959, in Atlanta, GA, David was a beloved figure known for his unwavering spirit, his laughter, and boundless love for his family and friends.
David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray and Bessie Hite, and Roddy and Rosemary Hatch, as well as his parents, Dot and Joe Hatch, and his first wife, Sallye Hatch.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jenny, his daughter, Jordan Evans (Zach), and stepson, Chris Mills (Shelly), his sisters, Ellen Hill (Maurice), and Joanie Hatch (Hal Manogue), his brothers Joey (Debbie) and Johnny (Liggie), and his grandchildren, Grayson, Zachary and Hunter, and step grandchildren, Mitchell, and Brooke Mills, his first cousins of Savannah, GA, Dorris Johnson, Roddy Hatch (Amy), Andrew Hatch (Becca). Also, a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who will remember him fondly.
In his younger years, David was a great athlete who loved sports. He played football, baseball, rugby, and golf. Most recently he enjoyed seeing his grandsons, Zachary and Hunter, play baseball.
Throughout his life he was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan and got to see his beloved Dawgs win back-to-back national championships in football in 2022 and 2023.
He worked in the commercial construction business as a laborer/carpenter, then after completing the four-year ABC Carpentry apprenticeship program he began working in field supervision. For the next thirty years he worked as a field superintendent for Rodgers Construction, American Constructors and Skanska USA Building. His resume included large commercial buildings and numerous healthcare projects. In his time in the construction industry, he mentored many young construction professionals who have remained in his life.
Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Brentwood Hills Church of Christ, 5120 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220. Visitation from 9:30am to 11:00am, service from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
Honorary Pall Bearers – Kevin Craddock, Al Austelle, Donny Austelle, Carter Brown, Jerry Brown, Frank Brazil, Jimmy Renfro, Ricky Bowers, Jeff Guy, Stewart Moore, Nelson Parks, Ronald Blevins, Mitchell Mills, Karen Farrell, Jessica Cobb, Elliot Manogue, Megan Mayberry, and Shannon Hatch
David will be remembered for his incredible strength and toughness, his keen sense of humor, unyielding spirit, and deep love for his family and friends. His legacy of resilience and affection will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.