PAUL JUNIOR HATCH

Departed this world on July 31st, 2026, at the age of 86.

He was a lifetime resident of the Woodville Masseyville Community. Born May 10th, 1940, he was the second born son to the late Pauline and Manley Hatch of Masseyville.

He was born and raised in Chester County and attended school at Masseyville and graduated from Chester County High School in 1960. He grew up on a small farm, where he spent many of his younger years working for his dad farming, cotton ginning and doing sawmill work. After graduation he started working as an aide at Western State Hospital where he worked until his retirement.

Along with his wife Donna Kay, they made their home in Masseyville. Their lives were deeply enriched by their absolute devotion to their many pets, each one loved and cared for as a cherished member of the family.

Junior loved old antique cars and tractors. He loved going to cars shows showing his 1965, black Ford Galaxie. He loved stock car racing and NASCAR. He and his friend Vernon Hickman often went to the races together on Friday nights.

He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Kay, a brother, Jimmy Ott Hatch of Morton, IL and his mom and dad.

He is survived by two brothers, Tony and Willie Hatch of Bethel Springs and a sister Jeanette (Jeff) Thompson of Beech Bluff, TN. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly.

We all have a story and Junior’s was living a simple life and being happy in the process. He was a kind person who would do anything to help a stranger or friend. He will be missed by all who know him, especially his family.

“We love you, Junior! Rest in Peace.”

A celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Saturday, August 15th at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue.

The family will receive friends at Crook Avenue, beginning at 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM service time on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Masseyville Fire Department.

Shackelford Funeral Directors of Henderson

731-989-2421