John Hatmaker Obituary
Hatmaker, John Alan - Age 68, of Grand Blanc, died October 7, 2025.
No services will be held. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd. Grand Blanc.
John was born December 12, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Henry and Vera Arlene (Schuch) Hatmaker. He worked for Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Detroit as a pipefitter. John's favorite thing was going fishing and being out in the woods. He is survived by his son, Mark Wall; sister, Elizabeth Smith; nieces, Nicole and Felicia; nephews, Jimmy, Chris and Michael. John was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Hatmaker and Vera Fyfe; siblings, Jeff, Pamela, Debra and Henry.
He is now set free and soaring amongst the eagles.
Tributes may be shared on the obituaries page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.
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