Donald Henry Hatcher

Donald Henry Hatcher, age 69 of Powhatan, Virginia went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He is remembered lovingly by his family and friends as a man of faith, humor, sportsmanship, creativity, and generosity. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Henry and Mildred Hatcher, Donnie grew up on his family's dairy farm in Trenholm. He attended Huguenot Academy where he excelled in sports, playing varsity baseball, basketball, track, and football as an All-Star running back. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from University of Richmond, where he was President of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. Following graduation, he served as a lieutenant in the US Army, stationed as a finance officer in Germany. Returning stateside, he became a field representative for Dairymen Incorporated in Birmingham, Alabama. He then moved with his young family to his hometown where he worked as a dairy farmer, a probation and parole officer with the VA Department of Corrections, and an Adjunct Professor at ITT Technical Institute. Throughout his life, Donnie gave generously to his community. He founded the annual Nativity Pageant in Trenholm, Virginia. He coached his kids' little league teams. He brought warmth and humor to his classroom. He supported his local church. His beautiful tenor voice was a gift to us all. An avid Red Sox fan, Donnie loved sports, running, travel, his hometown, a good steak, and doting on his grandchildren who knew him as "Grandpa Duck." Donnie is survived by a daughter, Audrey Woodhams (Doug); a son, Alex Hatcher; three grandchildren, Abe, Ella Grace, and John Woodhams; a sister, Bula Stein (Gary); brothers, Kenneth Hatcher (Rebecca) and Gene Hatcher (Ann) and many cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of Donnie's life will be held outdoors at the Muddy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery on Saturday, April 3 at 11 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Powhatan Food Pantry or a youth sports league of your choice. Baseball was his favorite. Condolences can be made at bennettbardenfh.com.