John Ecker Hatchett, 81, of Columbus, Ohio and recently Riverview, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2024, in Stockbridge, Georgia. He was born on April 14, 1942, in Dolomite, Alabama, to John Edgar Hatcher and Tina Mae Patrick.
John Ecker Hatchett was a firm believer in the empowerment of entrepreneurship. Throughout his life, he worked as a skilled and self-taught auto mechanic for several decades and, as an entrepreneur at heart, founded the successful tree stump removal service, John’s Stump Removal. A master with his hands, he valued and modeled hard work and a strong work ethic, leaving a lasting impact on those around him.
John Ecker Hatchett is preceded in death by his children, Ruby Toran and Tracy Savannah.
He is survived by his children, John (Benita) Bowie Sr., Alicia Hatchett, Deidre Tucker (Keith), Monique Mkiramweni, Darlene McCall, and adoptive daughter/granddaughter, Janay Bland. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ager Simpson and survived by his siblings, Willie (Terri) Miller, Tina Mae McCormick, Dorothy Black, Rose (Geary) Scott Jones, and Jean (Cary) Dew. Additionally, he is remembered by his special friend and confidant, Maria Smith, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He had a passion for fast cars and admired the beauty of women. Beyond that, he enjoyed technology, gardening, and was renowned for making a mean pot of chitlins and beans. John Ecker Hatchett never met a stranger; he loved his family deeply, enjoyed telling jokes, loved playing bid whist and had a unique gift for filling a room with laughter.
His giving heart, kindness, and the legacy of hard work and laughter he leaves behind will be cherished by all who knew him.
Visitation 1:00 PM and Funeral Service 2:00 PM Monday, January 15, 2024 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd). To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute and offer condolences to the Hatchett Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
Sending My Deepest Condolences And Prayers With Love Uncle John Hatchett And Sending My Love With Condolences Too his Son, Daughters, Grandchildren (Grown Ones ) And All My Uncle John Hatchett Siblings And Entire Family He Will Be Dearly Missed. I Will Always Remember Many Events And The Good Times In My Youth Growing Up Into My Adult Years About My Uncle John. RIP
Daddy words can’t express how much I love and miss you, forever in my heart spirit and soul I will keep you. Now you go ahead on and rest daddy.
I love you grandpa and god bless your soul I see you again OG And Keep Watch Over The Family We All Really Miss You and love you very much ❤️
From your loving granddaughter Janay (Kandice) you’ve given me the best years & memories any one can ask for. What a great guy and wonderful friend. We are still close even after your passing I can smile knowing you live within me! I still mourn you & will forever miss you! Thank you for protecting, providing & loving me (and my siblings) I will miss you! Until ……
Thinking about you and Grandma Liz. I love you both dearly. I am glad you were able to meet extensions of me (Aia & Niko). The last few days I spent with you wasn’t how I expected it to be but grateful for that regardless. You used to always call me, “T”.
🙂
Love you Grandpa!
Grandpa John “Papa John” :’-)
I’ll always cherish how much you’d make me laugh and smile (of course from ear to ear).
A grandad so sweet and humorous. I’ll always be your “Keke” and “Cheetah Girl”; you always hyped me up about how fast I ran in Track.
Every time I read this scripture in the Bible, I now think about you:
2 Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
I love and miss you.
Rest peacefully in paradise & until we see each other again…
Love,
The Lee Family
Kiera, Quawnte’,
Kyla, Kylen, Kaizen, Kaisa, & Kaiomi (Great Grandbabies) ♡