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Richard Hatcher Obituary
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RICHARD “DICK” HATCHER Age 75, of Lantana, FL passed away Wednesday June 8, 2006. He was raised in Palm Beach County and graduated from Lake Worth High School in 1948. Serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, he learned his trade as aircraft mechanic. In 1954 he married Marilynn Painter of Lantana. He then attended Embry-Riddle School of Aeronautics in Miami. Upon his graduation, he worked as an aircraft mechanic with Eastern Airlines, and was soon promoted to aircraft inspector, a career spanning 31 years. In addition to raising his four children, he co-founded and actively volunteered in the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes, coaching numerous teams over the years. In 1977 he transferred with Eastern to Atlanta and enjoyed growing vegetables and tending to his vineyard in Fayette County, Georgia. Summers in Lantana he successfully marketed the famous Hatcher mango developed by his father. He also enjoyed traveling widely in his RV to visit family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Pearl Hatcher, and brothers R.L. Lamar, David and Merlin. Survived by Marilynn, his wife of nearly 52 years, daughter Sharon (Alex) Ypsilanti of NY, daughter Kathleen (Mark) Zeitler of Lake Worth, son Richard Jr (Kelly) Hatcher of CA, son John (Debbie) Hatcher of GA and 10 grandchildren. Viewings to be held Sunday June 11 and Monday June 12 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Funeral Home in Lake Worth. Funeral will be held on Tuesday June 13 at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lake Worth, 1275 “M” St., Lake Worth. Interment will follow at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. Dorsey-E. Earl SmithMemory Gardens Funeral Home3041 Kirk Rd. Lake Worth, FL 33411561-964-3772 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Doug and Kathreen Scott
June 20, 2006
Marilyn: We will truly miss Dick, our true friend and buddy here in Fayetteville, Ga. He was always so kind to us and treated us like family. We will cherish some wonderful memories of you and Dick, together with us as we ventured out to eat and laugh - I think we did more laughing than eating. Thanks for being such wonderful friends and neighbors. If we can do anything to help you, please let us know. We love you and are praying for you during this time. Love, Kathreen and Doug.
Larry Grosser
June 12, 2006
Marilyn, I'm saddened to hear of Richard's passing. It was July of 1991 when I first learned of Hatcher's Mango Hill after reading an article in the Palm Beach Post. Since then, I have made the annual summer trek up the hill to get my share of Hatcher mangoes for the year. It's a wonderful legacy that the Hatcher family has left for the rest of us to enjoy. I will treasure the Hatcher tree I have in my back yard, and I feel that Richard will be looking down to make sure that I take care of it well. Marilyn, God bless you and your family.
Linda Painter
June 12, 2006
I always enjoyed Dick - he made us laugh and will be missed, I know not only by his family but those who came in contact with him. I glad I knew him and will be remembering Marilyn and the family in prayer. Love, Linda
Natalie Riches
June 11, 2006
Dear Aunt Marilyn,
I want you to know, that we are thinking about you in North Carolina. You are in my prayers. I will always remember going to Mango Hill and how Uncle Dick helped me pick mangos. I will always remember his kindness and how he liked to tell stories. I am very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him very much and I will too.
LOVE,
Natalie
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