This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DorisPetty87 Surnames: Hatcher - Johnson - Miniard - Williamson - Pearl - Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hatcher/1850/mb.ashx Message Board Post: DR. CHARLES HATCHER Dr. Charles E. Hatcher, 80, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Feb. 27, 1928 in Hickory Point, TN, he was the son of the late William Dayton and Zelma Lou Johnson Hatcher and was the husband of Clarice Miniard Hatcher. He was a retired Optometrist after 52 years, a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, director of the young married department, the Baptist Foundation, an Army Veteran, life member of the Lions Club, and received the Melvin Jones Award, Harrodsburg School Board Member for twelve years, served on Health Department Advisory Board, board of director's of the Farmer's National Bank, a Kentucky Colonel, life member of American Legion, Past President of the Industrial Board, the U. K. Alumni Association and the American Optometric Society. In addition to his wife, survivors include: two daughters, Jean (James) Williamson of Georgetown and Claire (Ron) Pearl of Lexington; two brothers, William D. (Thelma) Hatcher Jr. of Nicholasville and Maurice (Wylene) Hatcher of Jefferson City, TN; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John L. Hatcher. The funeral was held Monday, April 28, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church with Dr. Robert DeFoor and Dr. Dan Frances officiating. Burial was in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dennis Ballard, Louis Kerrick, Bill Barnett, Jared Baker, Lonnie Campbell, John Trisler, John Harlow, Allen Whitenack, David Baker and Mike Matherly. Honorary Bearers were Gene Lawson, Robert Thompson, C.L. Riley, Kenneth Kirkland, Jr. Anness, Polie Stratton, Darrell Agee, Allen Garner, Dr. Bacon Moore, Dr. Constance Huff, Janet Reed, Eileen Lester, Harrodsburg Baptist Deacons, Lions Club Members and the Glad Hand Sunday School Class. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.ransdellfuneralchapel.com. (HH Thu May 1, 2008) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.