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Obituary For Mr. William Thomas Hatch
Mr. William Thomas Hatch, 94, passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 quietly at home in Richmond, Virginia. He was born May 6, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY to Elizabeth Shaw. As an infant, he was raised by his adoptive parents, William Hatch and Nancy Hatch, both deceased, in a loving and nurturing home in New Bern, NC. He graduated with a degree in art from A&T State University, where he met & married his lovely wife, Flossie Sawyer Hatch, who preceded him in death. After graduating from college in 1952, he began serving in the United States Army, became an aviation pilot, flew missions in the Korean War, and became a ranking Captain before leaving the military in 1960.
Employed as a Commercial Artist in High Point, NC, he and his wife raised their family and were faithful members of St. Stephen Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church for more than 50 years.
Surviving are his children: son, Keith Hatch (Donna); daughters, Daphne Moore (John), Karen Heath (Johnney), and Vanessa Hatch; eight grandchildren; two great-great grands, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carolina Biblical Gardens in Jamestown, NC. There will be a viewing at Phillips Funeral Service from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion Church, 1012 Leonard Avenue, High Point, NC 27260 or a charity of the donor’s choice in his honor.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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The Hatch family. Im heartbroken to hear of the passing of your father.
Sincere condolences to the Hatch family. Thinking of you and holding you up in prayer. With heartfelt sympathy, Deaconess Board of St. Stephen Metropolitan AME Zion Church.
On behalf of the HEP Portfolio team, we send our deepest condolences and offer our heartfelt sympathy. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning. Our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow.
Our hearts and sympathies are with the Hatch family and friends as the mourn the loss of a dear member of their family and community, Mr. William Thomas Hatch.
From Dr. Bryle Henderson Hatch's work family, OWE-EEO, Scottie, Jamise, LaDonna, Jas, Travis, Linda and Kenna.
To the Family of Tom Hatch, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my first cousin, TOM. I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the entire family during this difficult time. I reflect on the recent conversation Tom and I shared, and I truly treasure the connection we've built in our later years, reminiscing about our blessed upbringing. It's comforting to know that despite the time passed, our bond remains meaningful. Those memories remain close to my heart forever. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers, day by day. May you find comfort in the love and support surrounding you during this difficult loss. My thoughts are with you all and your loved ones. Rest in Peace, my dear cousin TOM.
With Sincere Sympathy, Georgie Hill-Lovick & Family
Mr. and Mrs. Hatch both were wonderful people. They were pillars, steadfast,and unmovable in their faith! Sure have missed them in church and as neighbors! Take your rest Mr. Thomas job well done
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