Elder James "Ricky" Hatcher Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Elder James "Ricky" Hatcher

Elder James “Ricky” Hatcher, 64, of Stoneville, NC died August 3, 2020. Public Viewing will be held Friday from 1:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Perry Spencer Funeral Home Chapel, Madison, NC.

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. LIVE STREAMING can be viewed on the funeral home webesite under- Video Streams.

Elder Hatcher known as “Ricky”, transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Cancer Center, Winston Salem, NC. James was born on May 12, 1956 to the late James W. Hatcher and Virginia Estelle King Hatcher in Stuart, VA. He was the first born on 12 children. He graduated from Patrick County High School in 1976. Upon graduating, he pursued a career in selling life insurance. In 1980, James joined the United States Army where he served for 4 years. After serving in the U. S. Army, he was employed for Roy Stone Trucking Company, Martinsville, VA. James was also an instructor at MTA Trucking School, Greensboro, NC. In 1984 James entered the United States Army Reserves in Galax, VA where he served 9 ½ years in 424 transportation departments. During the reserves, he worked at Coby Cooper in Madison, NC. While working for Coby Copper, James was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm. James was honorably discharged in 1993 from the U. S. Army Reserves as a Sergeant. He continued selling life insurance for numerous life insurance companies including Primerica Life Insurance. He accepted his calling to the ministry and rendered his initial sermon at Zion Hill Holiness church on June 9, 1996 and was ordained as an Elder on December 21, 1997 by Pastor Iris Simmons. He presided as Elder of Samaria Holiness Church, Stuart, VA for many years. James completed his educational journey on December 16, 1996 when he graduated from Patrick County Community College with his majors in General Business, Business Administration, and Associate in Arts & Science Degree and Management Associate in Arts & Science. In addition to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hatcher, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hatcher, nephews, Walter Nowlin, Dermaine Smith, Rodney Kellam and grandparents, James V. Hatcher (Lillie Mae Travis), Richard King (Margaret Ida Simmons). James leaves to cherish his legacy: son; Derrick Carter (Frances) of Asheboro, NC, daughter; Amanda Hairston (Victor) of Ruffin, NC, eight grandchildren; Iesha Scales (Anthony) of the home, Darrell Scales (Breana) of Eden, NC, Jacob Scales of Ruffin, NC, Derianna Carter, Nadia Carter, Rayshan Hoskie, Brianna Hoskie and Nyasia Hoskie all of Asheboro, NC. Six brothers and four sisters; Virginia Joyce (Billy), Roger Hatcher, Jeffery Hatcher all of Eden, NC, Linda Thomas (Danny), Timothy Hatcher both of Martinsville, VA, Paul Hatcher (Stephanie), Margaret Hatcher, Robert Russell Hatcher all of Stuart, VA, Rose Ann Hatcher and Johnny T. Hatcher both of Stokesdale, NC, four aunts; Norma Valentine of Ararat, VA, Bernice Rawley of Detroit, MI, Rose Ann Hargrave of Mount Airy, NC, Juanita Smith of Martinsville, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a special family friend; Lazarus Phillips.

“O taste and see that the Lord is good”

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May the memories you hold in your heart bring healing and peace to your soul! Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hatcher family. Shirley (King) and Darwin Hodge

My prayers are with the family at this time. May God Bless you all. Sister Nellie Richardson and Family.

Elder Hatcher was such a nice person. He was always very supportive to the family. I will miss his smile and pleasant personality.
James & Carol Hargrave

Elder Hatcher was such a nice person. He was always very supportive to the family. I will miss his smile and pleasant personality.

You are in my prayers and thoughts. I will miss Elder Hatcher. He was a good cousin and friend. Johnnie King Anderson & Family

Our deepest condolences to the Hatcher family may God give your hearts comfort in the coming days ahead Pastor Antwan and Regina Martin

Cuz, we miss you already. God's plan is greater than ours. I'm happy to have had the opportunity to know a man such as you. My condolences to the family.
Elder Kevin Hunter

Elder Hatcher was such an amazing man of God. He loved family and always worked diligently preparing and encouraging family members to love one another as God loves us. The King Family loved and cherish him deeply. Our hearts are saddened but yet we rejoice in the Lord, knowing that one day we shall meet again. We heart felt sympathy King Family Reunion

Katie L Hatcher,Michael & Kaitlin Hatcher Family

Saddened to hear of the passing of "Ricky", He will be missed by all who knew him. To the entire Hatcher family you have my heartfelt sympathy. My family, the Hines family of Stuart Virginia always enjoyed being in his presence, laughing, fellowshipping and enjoying one another. You have my condolence. Faye Hines Carter of Mount Airy, NC.

To the Hatcher family, Prophetess Amanda Hairston; Our prayers are with you during this time of transition, and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. May the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit rest upon you and may you find solace in the word of God..........."For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:6-8). Spirit and Truth Church of Worship Inc, Reidsville NC, Elder Bell Noble, Sr. Pastor

Karen Spencer (previous entry)

James' most recognized online signature phrase was: "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". I bid Family and Friends the comfort of Revelation 21:4.

My heart goes out to the Hatcher family(Which I am a part of) in your hour of Bereavement. I would just like to said that 'Ricky' Elder: Hatcher was a good person and one I love to be in his company. I am praying for the Family, God Bless

Will always remember this family from Patrick County your mother and your father and now Elder James has gone to be with them well I always remember Elder James's friendliness every time we met may his soul rest in peace love Sheila and Albert Thomas

PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AND SENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO THE HATCHER'S

Sending words of sympathy and condolences to the family of James Hatcher. May peace and understanding be with you. Deborah Tatum Johnson and Tiffany Foddrell

Amanda and family your im my prayers sorry for your loss your dad will truly be missed he was a great person be blesssed from SharonRedd and the Foster family