Jerry Dewayne Hatcher

A Celebration of Life Jerry Dewayne Hatcher Mr. Jerry Dewayne Hatcher, son of the late Hubert Bill Hatcher and Earline Younce Hatcher. Jerry was born December 19, 1955 in Waco, Texas. He attended the public schools of Waco ISD and was a graduate of Richfield High School in 1974. At an early age of ten he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and later in life fell in love with Christ and wanted everyone around him to know Jesus and have a relationship with Him. Jerry was a member of South Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth and was active in several ministries, especially with children. He participated in Vacation Bible School and was active in the Children’s Church care. Jerry Hatcher was also an active member of Cancer Care of Tarrant County over the past five years. According to Jerry, his friends at Cancer Care were some of the most beautiful people he had ever met. Being healed of cancer in 2002, Jerry knew that his place in this world and his testimony was served best by sharing with people. His greatest impact was felt by those that were experiencing something that Jerry had been through, conquered and defeated! His testimony helped encourage so many people who were afflicted by cancer. Jerry had always given Jesus the glory for his healing and wanted others to know that power of God as well as medical care. However, the most important message that Jerry shared was that having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ brought peace, a true and lasting peace. Jerry Hatcher was one of the most generous people you would ever meet. If someone needed his time, he was available. If someone needed financial help, it was available. If someone needed a prayer, it was given. If someone needed Jesus, he was always prepared to share his witness. If someone needed to just talk, Jerry was there. Jerry was loved by many. His Christian life was sincere, beautiful and bold and his influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew him. Jerry, 60, quietly departed this life on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Baylor All Saints Hospital “Vitas” in Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Gary Hatcher, Tommy Bailey, Sisters: Juanita Cook, Mary Ann Schoffler, Sandra Hill, special niece Nikki Cook and nephew Michael Adams. His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his family: Sisters Rene Martin of Hewitt TX, Donna Hatcher of Keller, TX, Brother Larry Hatcher and wife Rosemary Hatcher of Fort Worth, TX, Brother James Hatcher, Nephew (Son) Gerald Schoffler and wife Kristal Schoffler and their children Baylee Schoffler, Gavin Schoffler, Kinleigh Schoffler and Brantley Schoffler of Fort Worth, TX, his friend Pastor Bob Proffitt and wife Beth Proffitt of Fort Worth, TX. Tom Owen Pastor and Best Friend of Waco, TX, Best Friends of “Cancer Care” include: Victor Garcia, Claude Lawson, Lena Trotter, Mary Lehman, Julina Hodge, Karla Petrick, Dixie Paden, Debbie Hibscher, Shela and Jeff Fisher, Yvonne Coble, Leona Steward, Sharon Michaud, Judy Reeves, Velma Morter, Virginia Wells, Peter and Josephine Cabrera,Dianne Vineyard and Alice Cord. Beloved nieces and nephews Stacey Adams, Billy Garrett, Laurie Zimmerman, Lee Anne Parsons, Russell Doty, Steve Doty, of Waco, TX, Mike Cook and wife Joy Cook of West, TX, Cody Cook of West, Gary Hatcher of Keller, TX, Kevin Hatcher and Wife Kaleigh of Little Elm, TX, Deana Majors and spouse Greg Majors of De Funiak Springs, FL, Shelley Myers and spouse Mark Myers of Cedar Park, TX, Rosie Everett and spouse Chris Everett of Midlothian, TX, Jackie Springer and spouse Mark Springer of Saginaw, TX, Katherine Hatcher of Houston, TX, Summer Hatcher of Fort Worth, TX, Martha Lopez and spouse Mitchell Lopez of Fort Worth, TX Jerry had a host of devoted great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. A Memorial service for Jerry Hatcher and the celebration of a great life lived by faith will be led by Rev. Bob Proffitt, a dear close friend and Pastor. This Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 21st , 11:00am, at South Hills Baptist Church, 7350 Granbury Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76123. His burial and graveside service will be held at Rosemound Cemetery, Waco 3201 S 12th St. Waco, TX, 76706 “TBD” date. Presided by Tom Owen... A date will be provided as soon as possible and hopefully no later than Tuesday July 19th.