Dewey Carroll Hatcher
Dewey Carroll Hatcher
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Dewey graduated from North High School in 1957 and was later inducted into the North High Sports Hall of Fame. In 1957 he was employed by Standard Oil Company of California (Chevron) as a summer roustabout/well puller. He retired 38 years later from the high level position of Manager-International Communications. A dedicated professional in the oil industry, he built a successful career at Chevron where he was known for his uncanny ability to solve problems, strong work ethic, expertise, and the valued ties he had with colleagues.
Upon retirement from Chevron, Dewey and Peggy relocated to Cauthron, Arkansas where they had purchased a ranch 5 years earlier. They developed it into one of the finest hay producing ranches in the area.
Dewey served as Fire Chief and Training Officer of the local State Line Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, obtaining federal grants to replace all old equipment and protection gear. The Governor appointed him to the Arkansas Soil & Water Commission, serving 7 years as a Commissioner and Chairman. He was also appointed Scott County Elections Commissioner and served 10 years, moving the county to Electronic Balloting for fair elections. He served as Chairman of the Waldron Rural Water Board, obtaining Federal Grants to install Rural Water throughout the county. Illness required him and Peggy to relocate back to Bakersfield to be near family.
Dewey was an outstanding motorcycle racer, winning 27 TT and desert races including the Central California TT Championship in 1962. He was an Instrument Rated Pilot with over 3000 flight hours, owning his own planes.
At Dewey's request there will be no funeral service and his ashes will be interned next to his grandmother at the Kirk Cemetery in Cauthron, Arkansas. Dewey Carroll Hatcher April 18, 1939 - August 6, 2025 Bakersfield -
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