Billy V Hatcher

Billy V. Hatcher, 85, of Little Rock, went to his heavenly home on July 31, 2018 at Good Shephard Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 21, 1932 in Tyler, Texas to the late Alfred Hatcher and Draxie Vanola (Watson) Hatcher. He was a 1951 graduate of Watson Chapel High School where he proudly drove the school bus his junior and senior year; was a member of the beta club; helped build the bleachers on the football field; played basketball and football (loved to tackle); and was voted "Best all-around boy". He was a long-time member of Baseline Missionary Church. When they sold the church, he was happy that the Lord had led him to First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He was a member of the Southwest Kiwanis club where he served as secretary/treasurer. He retired from AP&L (Entergy) in 1991 and as a Lt. Col. from the Army National Guard in 1993. He enjoyed bowling, playing golf, watching westerns, playing hymns on the piano, traveling, coaching and watching Marianne play softball. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years Vestal (Cearley) Hatcher; four brothers: Alton Hatcher of Houston, Texas, Nathan (Fats) Hatcher of Houston, Texas, Wilson Hatcher of Houston, Texas and Milton Hatcher of Houston, Texas; two sisters: Iva Marie (Tommie) Maxwell of Houston, Texas and Irene Kirsey of Houston, Texas, as well as his cousin, Robert Taylor of Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his three daughters: Cindy Scallion (Ned) of Searcy Ark., Vicki Elam (Tim) of Mabelvale, Ark., and Marianne Hatcher of Little Rock, Ark.; three grandchildren: Sara Hawkins (Dylan) of Russellville, Ark., Trey Scallion (Amanda) of Maumelle, Ark. and Mary Heroux (Matthew) of Conway, Ark.; six great-grandchildren; Solomon Hawkins, Emmett Hawkins (Rylan Paul Hawkins on the way) of Russellville, Ark., Samantha Scallion of Maumelle, Ark., Faith Hudson (Miguel) of Bryant, Ark. and Nicolas Redd of Bryant, Ark.; one great-great granddaughter, Gwendolyn of Bryant, Ark.; two cousins: Martha Ladd (Buddy) and Shirley Wollems of Houston, Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Our family would like to thank Good Shepherd, CHI St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital in North Little Rock and Andover Place Assisted living for his excellent care. Visitation will be held at Roller Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate I 30, Little Rock, Ark., from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018. Graveside service will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Pine Bluff, Ark. at 4 pm. with Reverend Robbie Horne officiating. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummond.