Cabe Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I got this in an email, and I know there are a lot of McEachern grads here. Mr. Hatcher was a precious man. Many of you may remember Mr. T.J. Hatcher. Mr. Hatcher was Principal at Mableton Elementary, Floyd Middle, South Cobb & McEachern High school for many years. He passed away last night at Grady Hospital. Evidently, he had some kind of fall. They don’t know if he had a heart attack that made him fall or not. Anyway, he fell and had head trauma. Mr. Hatcher was a wonderful man and an inspiration to many young people. Arrangements haven’t been made at this time. I’ll keep you all informed. If I get additional information, I'll let you know. Link to post Share on other sites
natesmom2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Wow, I knew TJ... he was a bailiff for one of the Judge in Cobb County. A precious man. I hate to hear that. Do you know when he passed away? Edited October 25, 2008 by blessedwithboys Link to post Share on other sites
icare Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Awwww, he was a precious man. I had him as a principal at McEachern. Link to post Share on other sites
Cabe Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Wow, I knew TJ... he was a bailiff for one of the Judge in Cobb County. A precious man. I hate to hear that. I didn't know that he had done that. He was a great man, and a wonderful principal. Link to post Share on other sites
natesmom2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I didn't know that he had done that. He was a great man, and a wonderful principal. Yes, he did, that's where I got to know him.... knew he was principal at McEachern, but didn't know about the other schools. Do you know when he passed Madea? Link to post Share on other sites
LewisK Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Prayers to his Family - He was a great Principal - Link to post Share on other sites
Cabe Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Yes, he did, that's where I got to know him.... knew he was principal at McEachern, but didn't know about the other schools. Do you know when he passed Madea? I got the email today, and it says last night. I'm assuming Thursday night, but I'm not real sure. I didn't find an obituary online. Link to post Share on other sites
natesmom2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I got the email today, and it says last night. I'm assuming Thursday night, but I'm not real sure. I didn't find an obituary online. I looked for the obit online w/ the MDJ and AJC and didn't find it either. Please keep us updated with any word you hear. Link to post Share on other sites
Cabe Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Prayers to his Family - He was a great Principal - Now boys and girls, that's a no no. I looked for the obit online w/ the MDJ and AJC and didn't find it either. Please keep us updated with any word you hear. I will. Link to post Share on other sites
zzzsassyone Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I looked for the obit online w/ the MDJ and AJC and didn't find it either. Please keep us updated with any word you hear. Thurmon Hatcher Family-Placed Death Notice HATCHER, Thurmon Thurmon J. Hatcher, "T.J.", age 87, of Mableton died October 23, 2008. A U. S. Army Medical Corp. Veteran of WWII, he is a 1949 graduate of UGA receiving his M. Ed. from Peabody College in Nashville, TN and his S. Ed. from Georgia State University in Atlanta. In 1949 he began his career teaching Vocational Agriculture at Powder Springs High School. He taught at South Cobb High School from 1952 until 1959 when he became Principal of Mableton Elementary School. In 1965 he was the founding Principal of Floyd Junior High. He returned to South Cobb High School in 1971 as Principal. In 1977 he moved to McEachern High School from where he retired in 1982. An active member of the Wesley Sunday School Class at Bethany United Methodist Church, he was a member of the Cobb County Retired Educators Association. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Eloise Gibson Hatcher; son, Dan and wife, Nanci Hatcher of Douglasville; daughter, Faye and husband Bill Fron of Cedartown; grandchildren, Emily and Chad Black, Julie and Patrick Holland, Brian and Suzanne Aultman, Elizabeth and Jared Barfield, Barry Aultman, Bill and Becky Fron, David Fron and nine great-grandchildren; brother, William N. Hatcher of Albany; sisters, Verna Martin of Florida and Yvonne Mason of Oak Ridge, TN. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 pm Sunday at Gene Davis-White Columns Chapel in Mableton. A private committal service will be followed by a Memorial Celebration at Bethany United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm on Monday. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to The National MS Society, 1117 Perimeter Center West, Suite E101, Atlanta, GA 30338 or Bethany United Methodist Church, 760 Hurt Road, Smyrna, GA 30082. "TO TEACH IS TO TOUCH A LIFE FOREVER" is his legacy. Link to post Share on other sites
Quality Service Tire Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Prayers for this family in their time of loss.............. Link to post Share on other sites
boosmom13 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 That is so sad!! My husband and I were just talking about him last night!! We loved him so much!! I only had him as my principal in my freshman year and then Mr. Williams came. I just adored Mr. Hatcher!! What a wonderful man! Prayers definitely go out to his family!! Link to post Share on other sites
davidj6 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Read it this morning in the MDJ obits.......My stepdad had him as a teacher at South Cobb and he was my principal at McEachern......Great man. Prayers go out to his family. (davidjwife) Edited October 25, 2008 by davidj6 Link to post Share on other sites
LMorrison Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I also had the privilege of knowing TJ when I worked in the courtroom. He was always my favorite bailiff! Prayers for his family, especially his sweet wife. He was such a wonderful man. Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Carol Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 He must have been principal right before Mr. Williams. All my girls had Mr. Williams as their principal. They were classes of '88, '91 and '99. I got this in an email, and I know there are a lot of McEachern grads here. Mr. Hatcher was a precious man. If I get additional information, I'll let you know. Link to post Share on other sites
afriendlygeek Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Mr. Hatcher was my principal for two years at McEachern. What a nice man - he will be missed. Link to post Share on other sites
Cabe Posted October 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 "TO TEACH IS TO TOUCH A LIFE FOREVER" is his legacy. Amen! Thanks for posting his obit. Link to post Share on other sites
Paulding Hurricanes Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I know his grandchildren and what a wonderful family! I have known the Hatchers for 11 years. Did he have MS as well? May he rest in peace and may God keep his loving family wrapped in his arms during this time. Link to post Share on other sites
natesmom2 Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 I know his grandchildren and what a wonderful family! I have known the Hatchers for 11 years. Did he have MS as well? May he rest in peace and may God keep his loving family wrapped in his arms during this time. I don't know the answer to this for sure, but I don't think he had MS. If he did, he developed it very late in life. Link to post Share on other sites
dseeme Posted October 26, 2008 Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I don't know the answer to this for sure, but I don't think he had MS. If he did, he developed it very late in life. My in-laws went to church with Mr. Hatcher, and has known him for years, No he didn't have MS but his son does. Link to post Share on other sites
julaaron Posted October 27, 2008 Report Share Posted October 27, 2008 He was a very sweet man, was my principal at Mceachern 3 years. I loved the hat he wore when it rained. Link to post Share on other sites
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