August 22 1943 November 23 2022
John Wilson Hatcher, Jr., of Martinsville, died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday evening, November 23, 2022. He was 79 years old. John was born August 22, 1943, in Martinsville, to Ruth Katherine Boaz Hatcher and John Wilson Hatcher, Sr. John was an over the road truck driver for 20 years, hauling and delivering new vehicles all across the United States for the General Motors Corporation He was a member of Teamsters Local 100. He enjoyed studying the King James Version of The Bible and was a devoted member of Shepherd’s Chapel. He enjoyed listening to country and gospel music, and could play any song very skillfully on his guitar. He had a photographic memory and a very analytical mind. This gave him the ability to visually conceptualize and sketch schematic diagrams, architectural blueprints, diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical systems in vehicles, and build anything he set his mind to. John was preceded in death by his father, John Wilson Hatcher, Sr., in 1986; his mother, Ruth Katherine Boaz Hatcher, in 2005; his sister, Patsy Ruth Jones, in 2010 and his wife, Linda Lee Price Hatcher in 2014. John is survived by his sister, Emma Louise “Joanne” Powell, of Martinsville, Virginia and his daughters, Robin Lee Watkins and MeLynda Hatcher of Saulsbury, Tennessee; Jacqueline Ruth Manuel, of Danville, Virginia and Elisabeth Carroll Porter, of Jackson, Tennessee. John is survived by his grandchildren, Ronald Jordan and Joseph Jordan of Galax, Virginia; Austin Watkins of Saulsbury, Tennessee; Tanner Bowers of Olive Branch, Mississippi and Brady Bowers of Jackson, Tennessee. John is survived by his great grandchildren, Desmond Jordan, Devon Jordan, Ellie Jordan, and Esme Jordan of Galax, Virginia and Glenn Bowers of Jackson, Tennessee. Per John’s prearranged request, no funeral services will be held. John’s wish was to have the following scriptures contained in his obituary: Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John Wilson Hatcher Jr August 22 1943 November 23 2022.
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