Laurinburg
Tommy Hatcher, 58, passed away Monday, August17, after an extended illness.
A memorial service will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Mutlitudes Church. As per Tommy's request, anyone attending is asked to wear their favorite sports themed shirt, whether it be high school athletics, college sports, NASCAR, etc.
He is survived by his son, Chris Hatcher of Rockingham; his step-son, Trey Goodwin of Rockingham; his father, Tom Hatcher, Jr. of Laurinburg; his brothers, Freddie Hatcher of Laurel Hill and Bozzie Hatcher of CT; his aunt, Edith Evans of Laurinburg; his close cousin, Robin Chapman of Laurinburg; his nieces, Samantha Oxendine and Jessica Hatcher; his nephews, Adam and Michael Hatcher and Brian Wallace.
Tommy was born October 31, 1956 in Laurinburg and was also a son of the late Loretta Evans Hatcher. He was proud of his service with the US Navy, and afterwards had many years of services as a paramedic for the Scotland County Emergency Medical Services, and as a firefighter and later volunteer firefighter for the Laurinburg Fire Department.
Tommy loved history, music from his generation, the UNC Tar Heels and the Scotland High School Fighting Scots. He was most appreciated for his talented photography at SHS athletic events, especially during football season. He always met anyone with a smile on his face.
Memorials are requested for Scotland High School Athletics, 1000 W. Church St., Laurinburg, NC 28352.
Visitation will begin 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium.
Read Tommy Hatcher's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdougald.com.