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William Finis Hatcher Jr.

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William Finis Hatcher Jr.

Birth
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Death
24 Dec 2021 (aged 82)
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
Plot
SECTION O SITE 696
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HATCHER, WILLIAM FINIS JR
Rank & Branch: CW2 US ARMY
Rank & Branch: US ARMY
War Period: PANAMA
Date of Birth: 03/08/1939
Date of Death: 12/24/2021
Buried At: SECTION O SITE 696

William "Bill" F. Hatcher, Jr., 82, of Springfield, passed away on December 24, 2021, at St. John's Hospital.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on March 8, 1939, to William B. Hatcher and Marjorie B. West Hatcher; they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Daniel Burcher; daughter, Danielle Hatcher; brothers, Gary Hatcher, Jamie Hatcher, and Duane Burcher; and sister, Sherry Hatcher.

Bill is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three siblings, many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his beloved dog, Casper.

Bill graduated from Ritenour High School in Overland, MO in 1957. He proudly served his country for over 22 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer II. He was employed with the State of Illinois and the IL State Military Museum. Bill was also a hunter safety instructor for over 35 years. He was a WWII historian and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and was an avid hunter. Bill also built model airplanes which were featured in well-known model magazines.

Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule-Burial in Camp Butler National Cemetery January 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
HATCHER, WILLIAM FINIS JR
Rank & Branch: CW2 US ARMY
Rank & Branch: US ARMY
War Period: PANAMA
Date of Birth: 03/08/1939
Date of Death: 12/24/2021
Buried At: SECTION O SITE 696

William "Bill" F. Hatcher, Jr., 82, of Springfield, passed away on December 24, 2021, at St. John's Hospital.

He was born in St. Louis, MO on March 8, 1939, to William B. Hatcher and Marjorie B. West Hatcher; they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Daniel Burcher; daughter, Danielle Hatcher; brothers, Gary Hatcher, Jamie Hatcher, and Duane Burcher; and sister, Sherry Hatcher.

Bill is survived by his wife, son, three daughters, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three siblings, many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his beloved dog, Casper.

Bill graduated from Ritenour High School in Overland, MO in 1957. He proudly served his country for over 22 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer II. He was employed with the State of Illinois and the IL State Military Museum. Bill was also a hunter safety instructor for over 35 years. He was a WWII historian and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, and was an avid hunter. Bill also built model airplanes which were featured in well-known model magazines.

Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County and the Department of Defense.
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NCA Cemetery Burial Schedule-Burial in Camp Butler National Cemetery January 7, 2022 at 1:00 PM.

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