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William Edward “Bud” Hatcher was born on September 14, 1938 and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at his residence. He was 73, a native and resident of Kentwood.

He was a retired Dairyman, Cattle Buyer, operated a trucking company for over 50 years, and a member of the Board of Louisiana Quarter and Breeders Association.

He enjoyed visiting each day at his office with friends while sharing a cup of coffee. He cherished his family and was proud of their accomplishments.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty McDaniel Hatcher; son, Jimmie Hatcher and wife Barbara, Kentwood; 2 grandsons, Major Hatcher, Hammond & Justin Hatcher, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Margaret Milton and husband, Sonny, Kentwood & Connie Holmes and husband, Denson, Kentwood; brother, Ronnie Hatcher, Gonzales; sister-in-law, Flo Hatcher, Lafayette.

Preceded in death by his parents, J.C. “Pap” and Margaret “Bit” Hatcher; a brother, Jules Hatcher.

Pallbearers will be Houston Travis, Jeff Green, Chris Blanchet, Wendell Anthony, David Easley, David Gill, Wayne McNabb and Douglas Palmintier.

Honorary pallbearers will be E.H. Welch, Lynn Moran, John Allen Blackwell, Edward Garner, Deloy Smith, & J.N. Schilling.

Family requests in lieu of flowers Memorial Donations be made to First Baptist Church of Kentwood.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite on Monday, February 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and the Holiday Inn Express.