Robert Louis Hatcher

Our Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and cousin was born January 7, 1937 to Eddie L and Louise M Hatcher. They named him Robert Louis Hatcher. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty L Griffey-Hatcher, son Christopher D Hatcher and granddaughter TaNesha D Hardy. Robert attended the local school system of Montgomery County and was a retiree from the City of Clarksville parks and recreation.

Robert accepted Christ as his personal savior and joined the Mt Nebo Missionary Baptist church during the pastoral period of Rev Jeff Dunlap. He would later join Edgefield Missionary Baptist Church where his father in law Rev Amos T Griffey Sr was pastor. In October 2009 he decided to go back to his home church Mt Nebo Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev Lawrence Reed.

On November 23, 1960 Robert married Betty L Griffey and to that union three children; Christopher D, Jennifer L and Roberta B were born. He was a devoted father and grandfather. Life ended peacefully for Robert on Saturday June 29, 2019 at his residence.

Precious memories will be shared by his loving family; Daughters Jennifer L Hatcher and Robert B {Curtis} Jackson; six grandchildren Ciara L Hayes, Khadijah S Hatcher, Marquis L Young, Griffin L, Demontre C and David E Jackson; two great granddaughters Alexis J Hardy and Christiana K Williams; Sister Birdie M Hatcher Brother Frank H Hatcher; Sister in Law Emma Young. A host of niece, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday July 5, 2019 from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. at Gateway Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Clarksville, TN. Funeral services will be held Saturday July 6, 2019 at 11 A.M. at the Mt Nebo Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Lawrence Reed officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Gateway Funeral Home; Clarksville, TN 37040 ; Phone 931-919-2600