Hatchell, George

George Robert “Bobby” Hatchell, 76, died Wednesday, April 20, at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Born September 3, 1934 in Richmond County, he was a son of the late George Winfred and Ruby Martin Hatchell. He served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne during the Korean Conflict and later as a mechanic with Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning. Bobby enjoyed gardening, taking fishing trips to Michigan, and helping people whenever possible. He is survived by a son, Bobby Hatchell, Jr. of Laurinburg; three daughters, Sherrie Wentz and husband, Junior of Spartanburgh, SC, Jinny Baker and husband, Jerry of Laurinburg, and Rubi Lynn Deaton and husband, Rick of Colorado; two brothers, Billy Hart of Laurinburg and Bruce Hart of Massachusetts; five grandchildren, Jeremy Baker, Justina Baker, Tabitha Wentz, Samuel Wentz, and Christopher Wentz. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Hatchell Bowyer. McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium is serving the family. A memorial service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium Chapel officiated by the Rev. Robert Dean. Burial will follow in Hillside Memorial Park.