Earl “ Bud” Hatcher, 50, of Sour Lake, Texas died Tuesday April 20, 2004 at his residence. Funeral service will be Friday April 23, 2004 at 3:00 P.M. at Broussard’s Chapel 700 W. Saratoga Hwy, Kountze, Texas 77625. Burial will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be today Thursday April 22, 2004 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. also at the mortuary.
A native of Beaumont, he lived in Sour Lake most of his life and was a self-employed welder.
Bud is survived by his wife: Kimmey Hatcher of Sour Lake; mother JoAnn Hatcher of Kountze; daughter: Samantha Hatcher of Kountze; step-daughter: Miranda Hendrix of Sour Lake; brother: Steve Hatcher of Lumberton; sister: Becky Opie of Vidor and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their special thanks to: Odyssey Hospice, nurse Margaret Cartwright and best friend Don Elkins.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Cowboys for Christ, Attention: Henderson Elmer, 6870 Hwy 326 N., Kountze, Texas 77625
