Hatcher, Jimmie L., 77, of St. Petersburg, FL died March 28, 2010 at home under the care of Suncoast Hospice.
Born January 10, 1933 in Sandersville, GA, he was a devout Christian and lifelong gospel singer. Jimmie was a civil servant at Warner Robins Air Force Base. He served as a Private First Class in the Air Force briefly during the Korean War era and reenlisted in the Army after War.
A loyal loving husband and supportive father, he is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Betty Hatcher; daughter and husband, Terri and Rick D'Onofrio of Seminole, FL.
Donations may be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation at www.thehospicefoundation.org.
The family will receive friends at 1 PM on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. Funeral Services will follow at 2PM, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL.
Dear Ms. Betty & Terri,
I was so saddened to hear of
Mr. Jimmie’s passing. He was
truly a man of God. His ways
were kind & gentle. I will
never forget at a sing one
time when I was at a very
low point in my life, he
could sense that I was
having a difficult time,
he came over to me, laid
his hand on my shoulder &
told me that he loved me,
then he gave me a big hug.
I told him later on in
life that he would never
know how much that meant
to me. I will cherish my
memories of him, a man
who loved to laugh &
enjoyed life and loved
others. My prayers are
with you during this most
difficult time.
Love,
Deanna
Condolences to the Family as He is rembered in Warner Robins
Ms. Hatcher & Terri,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Jimmy. I remember the days of going to the sings with The Samaritans. The Lanfair’s always went. I remember many times singing the Old Year out and the New Year in with the Samaritans. I have fond memories of Mr Jimmy. I know that he and Mr. and Mrs. Lanfair are rejoicing together in Heaven. My prayers are with you.
Betty and Terry’
We are sorry to here about Jimmie but we know that he is in a better place with The Lord.
We remember all the singing with The Crossroads Qt. and The Samaritans and the rides on that old bus,what great times we had.
We love you and will continue to pray for you
God Bless You
Ms. Betty, I am so sorry about the passing of Mr. Jimmie. Everyone who new him loved him. He was such a kind and loving person. Always had that smile on his face. I know he is singing over heaven today. My thoughts and Prayers are with you.
With Love,
Connie
Freedom Baptist Church
Milan, Ga
Our prayers are with you, Miss Betty. We will miss Mr. Jimmie greatly. His love, friendship, and guidance meant more to me than I can say. I have never met a man who loved his Lord, his friends, and his family as much as Mr. Jimmie did. Please accept Jackie’s and my condolences for your loss. I know you are comforted by the fact that Mr. Jimmie is now in presence of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will see him again. And I plan to. We love you.
Jackie and Larry Bridgers
Brother Jimmie was a good man and he will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him. Sister Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Miss Betty and Terri – I just saw this online that Mr. Jimmie had passed away – I remember him dearly and all the wonderful nights listening to the Samaritans with you all. He always said he tried to sing bass but couldn’t sing bass like my Daddy. I do believe they have formed their own “quartet” in heaven now and I bet they are having a great time together singing around the throne. I know we will see them again one day soon!
Love and Prayers to you all.