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Gerald Hatcher Obituary
AIKEN, SC - Gerald Tate Hatcher, 75, beloved husband of Martha Jean Heath Hatcher, died Monday, November 21, 2016 at his residence.
A native and lifelong resident of Aiken County, Gerald was a son of the late J. B. and Kella Cleo Mundy Hatcher. He was a heavy equipment mechanic retiring from Bechtel at the Savannah River Site. He was a big fan of NASCAR and dirt track racing.
Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Martha Jean; a daughter, Debra Plunkett (Kevin), North Augusta; a son, Gerald T. "Jerry" Hatcher, Jr., Aiken; four grandchildren, Deanna Gainey, Dustin Plunkett, Devin Brown, Skylar Heath Hatcher; five great-grandchildren and a sister, Mary Kay Dunbar (Wallace), Kitchings Mill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Trent Heath Hatcher.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 o'clock at Shellhouse - Rivers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be private.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
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Kenny Wilson
November 23, 2016
Gonna miss you Gerald, best neighbor you could ask for.
Allen Hutson
November 23, 2016
So sad to hear about my old buddie. I am in Florida and won't be able to attend. Praying or all of you-will stop by next week
Brian Bernard
November 22, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. May the love of Jesus comfort you through this difficult time.
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November 22, 2016
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