Everette Milton Hatcher Jr's Obituary
Everette Milton Hatcher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away peacefully in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 22, 2026, following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 86 years old.
A lifelong resident of Memphis, Everette’s life was defined by his unwavering faith in God and his profound love for his family. He was a pillar of Bellevue Baptist Church, where he worshiped for over 50 years and served on the finance committee. His commitment to Christian leadership extended into the community, where he served on the board of Evangelical Christian School (ECS).
Everette was a proud graduate of Columbia Military Academy and earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from Memphis State.
In his 65 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Jane, Everette built a legacy of joy and togetherness. Sunday afternoons were the heartbeat of the Hatcher family—filled with Jane’s cooking, football, Capture the Flag, go-karts, and horses. These traditions, along with annual family beach trips, created a lifetime of memories for his children, 14 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Everette was preceded in death by his eldest child, Everette Milton Hatcher III.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Jane Hatcher, and his children and their families: Daughter-in-law Jill Hatcher and children: Rett (Kari) Hatcher and children Luke, Olivia, and Ray; Hunter (Ashley) Hatcher; Murphey Hatcher and daughter Hannah Grace; and Wilson (Camille) Hatcher and son Jet. Daughter Beth Hatcher Sayle and husband Brian; their children: Davis Sayle; Harrison Sayle; Walker (Alli) Sayle and children Marie Everette, Cooper, and Susannah; and Gretchen (Cameron) Wright and children Sayler and Thomas. Daughter Vicki Hatcher Parks and husband Robert; their children: Jeremy (Cheyenne) and children Mattie and Evan; Anna Jane (Patrick) Mitchell and daughter Lillian Jane; and son John Parks. Daughter Nancy Hatcher Daniel and husband Mark; their children: Kara Daniel (Scott) Price and children Twila Jane, Tyler, Bowan, and Ginny Lynn; Taylor (Eliza) Daniel and son Basil; and daughter Katie Daniel.
The family will receive friend Friday, February 27th, at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery from 9:30 AM until funeral service at 10:30 AM. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Psalms Incorporated (Job’s Way) 3535 Kirby Parkway Memphis, Tennessee 38115.
If you would like to view the webcasting of Mr. Hatcher's funeral services please follow this link below.
https://www.hdezwebcast.com/show/everette-milton-hatcher-jr
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930.
“Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.”
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