Cecil Ray Hatcher

Cecil Ray Hatcher, age 88, resident of Asbury Place, Maryville passed away on July 27, 2019 at Asbury Place. Cecil was born on Feb. 5, 1931 in Maryville, Tenn. He was the son of Luther and Beulah Hatcher who preceded him in death. He was married for 64 years to Tilda Phillips. He was a true Blount County servant having served as a soldier, Civitan member, and fireman. Cecil served in the Korean War and then returned to be a volunteer fireman and then full time. Having been the 2nd full time employee of Blount County Fire Department, Cecil rose to the rank of Captain and served the citizens of Blount County for over 50 years. He also was active in the Civitan club for some time. He was a true friend to all and treated everyone like family. And was a Mr fix it for many people. Wood working was a pastime hobby of his since he made pieces of furniture for family and friends. But I feel that all were made at no charge. He is survived by his wife Tilda Hatcher. Sons Philip (Angela) Hatcher of Oakland, Tn; Mike Hatcher, Amy Hatcher of Maryville; 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Two brothers survive him, Gene Hatcher of Parottsville, Tn, Ed Hatcher of Vonore and two sisters, Ruby Younce of Maryville, Tn and Betty Maples of Marietta, Ga. Other siblings that preceded him were brothers Walter Hatcher of Peoria, Il and Anderson Hatcher of Madisonville,Tn. There will be receiving of friends at 12:00 until 2:00 pm and funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, the East Side Church of Christ, where he and his wife attended for many years until their health prevented it. Interment will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Grandview Cemetery. The family world like to thank all the care partners for the loving, kind, and compassionate care their Dad, Grandpa received while living at Asbury Place and Brightstar, and many individuals who have care for him over the past few years. The family asks that donations be considered to be made to: The Pat Summitt Foundation, 520 W. Summit Hill Drive, Suite 1101, Knoxville, TN 37902 or Friends of the Smokies, PO Box 1660, Kodak, TN 37764. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Cecil Ray Hatcher please visit our Sympathy Store.