Michael James Hatcher

May 19, 1975 - Apr 19, 2025May 19, 1975 - April 19, 2025

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Michael James Hatcher

May 19, 1975 - Apr 19, 2025May 19, 1975 - April 19, 2025


Place of birth

Salem, VA

Most recently lived in

Shawsville, VA

Michael's favorite hobbies

Gardening

Michael's favorite foods

ANY & EVERYTHING!!!

Favorite bands and musical artists

Interesting facts about Michael

Michael loved nothing more than

Fishing

Favorite place in the world

With his family

Favorite TV shows

Supernatural

Favorite sports

Football

Obituary

Michael died surrounded by his family on

April 19, 2025 

Left to cherish his memory are his first wife Jennifer Flynn Hatcher Shepherd, wife of 20 years Heather Forbes Hatcher 


His beloved children; Micah Hatcher preceded in death January 8th 2020.
Salomae Sinclair (Shane)

Jacinda Hatcher (Kendall) 

Ameris Shepherd

Camden Hicks 

Dorthy Hatcher (Frankie)

Michael Hatcher III

His beloved grandchildren;

Hayden, Harrison, Indigo, Kyla, Daquez, Oliver, Ki’ontre as well as a granddaughter who will join our family in June.

His parents who preceded him in death:

Father: Michael Hatcher Sr.

Mother: Dorthy Mae Hooker 

His brother Christopher Reed (Saprina) 

Other survivors: Many cousins & uncles & aunts. 

Finally his life long best friend Rodney Barker, as well as a very long list of many friends he made throughout his life..far too many to mention them all. 

Michael will be remembered for his kindness, even to a stranger. He enjoyed fishing on the riverbank, or anywhere in general. He was an avid gardener. He always had many funny & witty sayings, & his love of a “punny” joke. 

He will be missed deeply by everyone who knew & loved him. 

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Michael

Born on May 19, 1975

Salem, VA

Passed away on April 19, 2025

Shawsville, VA

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