Jay Warren Hatley Sr

Jay Warren Hatley Sr obituary, Pearl River, LA

Jay Warren Hatley Sr

Jay Hatley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Williams Funeral Home - Pearl River from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2025.

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On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Jay Warren Hatley, Sr., age 60 of Pearl River, LA passed away unexpectedly. Jay was an avid outdoorsman who sought refuge and peace through hunting white tail deer. He took pride in everything he did and enjoyed working with his Brazos Forrest products family. He was an amazing father and grandfather who's larger than life personality will be remembered by all who knew him. He is survived by his children Kimberly Fisher (Jimmy) and Jay Hatley Jr. (Ashley), his siblings Marie Williams, Kenneth Hatley, and Patricia Ferguson, grandchildren; James Fisher IV, Cora Fisher, Brently Hatley, and Blair Hatley, and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Morris and Mary Alice Hatley and his brother Roy Hatley.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 am with visitation from 10 am until service time from the chapel of Williams Funeral Home, Pearl River, LA. Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pearl River, LA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association to honor Jay.

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Williams Funeral Home - Pearl River

67525 Highway 41, Pearl River, LA 70452

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