of Leslie, AR
January 15, 2018
D.W. Hatchett, age 77 of Leslie, Arkansas passed from this life on Monday, January 15th, 2018 at Baptist Health in Conway, Arkansas. He was born in Leslie, Arkansas on April 13th, 1940 to Dewey Walker Hatchett and Dimple Mae George Hatchett.
D.W. was a lifelong resident of Searcy County and a lifelong Democrat. He worked for over 30 years as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. He also worked on his farm raising cattle and hogs. D.W. was a man with very strong Christian ethics. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique farm equipment. D.W. loved spoiling his precious granddaughters, who were his pride and joy.
Survivors include one daughter, Lora Thompson and husband Barry of Conway; two grandchildren, Abby and Aubrey Thompson; one sister, Mary Davenport of North Little Rock; nieces and nephew, Julie Williams, Kim Berry and Donald Williams and their families.
D.W. is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Frankie Louise Treat Hatchett, who passed away in 1997; and one grandchild, Dane W. Reed Thompson.
Graveside services for D.W. will be 2:00 PM Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas with Jerry George officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Leslie United Methodist Church, PO Box 389, Leslie, AR 72645 or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Slot 661, Little Rock, AR 72202.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
Together at last. Rest in peace D.W. and God Bless.
Lora and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. D. W. was a quiet gentle man, who was respected by all that knew him. He will be sorely missed. May God give you comfort in the days ahead.
Lois and I were so sorry to hear of D.W’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought me comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.
Lora sorry to hear about your Dad and my cuz. Anything we can do-let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lora and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a good Christian man and I enjoyed working with him, as you could always depend on him being at work, no matter the weather conditions. He was very proud of you and your family. I will not be able to attend the service as I am going to visit with Justin and his family, but you will be in my prayers. May God bless you during this time.
We are so saddened by this loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers. D.W. was a quiet person who made his life purpose known not in words but in actions as he took care so well of his mother, his wife, his daughter, and grandchildren, and his community. He will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss thoughts and prayers are with you