David M. Hatter Sr.

David M. Hatter Sr.

David Hatter Sr. Obituary

David M. Hatter Sr., age 56, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1969, in Covington, Kentucky, to Garry R. and LaVern G. Hatter (née Hildebrant).

David was preceded in death by his father, Garry R. Hatter, Sr., mother, LaVern G. Hatter, and sister, Norma Luann Soard.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Tracy D. Hatter (née Laws), and their children: son, William S. Underwood (Abigail); daughters, Kathy D. Underwood and Bethany D. Hatter; son, David M. Hatter II (Shelby); daughter, Jocelyn M. Smithson (Ashley). He is also survived by ten cherished grandchildren, brothers Garry R. Hatter, Jr., Jeffery T. Hatter (Angela), Randall J. Pinkerton, and sister Lisa Stewart (Craig), along with his favorite uncle, Jerry D. Hildebrant (Kathy), and a host of extended family members and friends.

A funeral ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with visitation from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Central Church of the Nazarene, located at 2006 Pieck Dr, Fort Wright, KY 41011.

To share a memory of David or leave a message for his family, please visit the online guestbook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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