Rev. Carl Hatcher

Obituary THE JOURNEY OF REVEREND CARL LEONARD HATCHER On March 9, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to the union of Herbert T. Hatcher and Helen Canterbury Hatcher precious fraternal twins were born, Harold and Carl. Both parents, Sister Sara, and Brother-in-Law Charles Perino proceeded him in death. Carl accepted Christ early in life, and later became a member of Bethel A.M.E. on 24th & Flora under the Pastoral Leadership of Pastor Hall. Carl attended the Booker T. Washington Elementary, Central Middle and Central High Schools in the Kansas City, MO. School District. Reverend Hatcher along with his fraternal twin Harold left Kansas City to travel on to California to join the United States Marine Corps in the early 60’s. Carl’s stint in the military sent him to many foreign countries such as, Guam, the Philippines, Hawaii and Hong Kong to name a few. Serving as Lance Corporal; awarded Carl many accommodations and an Honorable Discharge on May 3, 1974. Carl was united in marriage to the former (Jessie Stevenson), and of this union Two daughters were born, Valarie Lynn and Anna Lisa Hatcher. After serving his country, Reverend Hatcher ventured out into the world to work diligently in the Management Field of Major Food Chains such as: Denny’s, and Churches Chicken restaurants. For many years he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad company as an Electrician in California, and retired later at Lab Corp Industries in Kansas City, MO., but his greatest joy was being a light in this world working for the Lord, and so it began. Carl knew his life was destined for him to grow to a higher calling, for he heard God’s whispers. So, he went on to attend the Biblical-Dynamic Institute in California. He has served with the Tri-County District Association also in the state of California. Stirring up the desire to pastor, Carl received his preacher’s license in March of 1967 and ordained September 21, 1969. God’s whispers turned into the call for him to Pastor the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Barstow, California throughout the early 70’s. Reverend Hatcher began a new chapter in his life, in which he returned home to Kansas City, Missouri continuing in his service and ordered steps of the Lord. Those steps led him to the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church, at 2801 Swope Parkway where he served so faithfully and closely under the tutelage and leadership of the Senior Pastor, Dr. Albert Lee Johnson Sr. for many years. He went on to meet and married the former Betty JoAnn Williams on July 23, 1988, also adding another daughter in the fold, Penny. Reverend Hatcher has had many titled gifts that have blessed many down through the years, such as: Assistant Pastor, at Zion Grove MBC, A.L. Johnson, Senior Pastor. Church Administrator, Counselor, Mentoree, Banquet Speaker, Lecturer, Facilitator, Baptist Ministers Union Instructor, and Dean in the Sunshine District Association and Missionary, of both District and State of the General Baptist State Convention of Missouri. Reverend Hatcher has lectured at the University of Rock Hurst and is widely known for many Revivals, Seminars, and Workshops entitled: REVELATION, THE LISTENING CLASS, SPIRITUAL GIFTS, WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT to name a few. In all his works and hospitality of assistance, Carl always held the utmost enthusiasm in everything he did to ultimately win souls with great assurance in Jesus Christ. Reverend Hatcher is survived by his wife Betty J. Hatcher of Kansas City, MO.; his Three daughters: Valerie L. Hatcher of California, Anna Lisa Hatcher of Arizona, and Penny N. Williams of Kansas City, MO. One sister, Mrs. Margaret Perrino of Lee’s Summit MO; Three brothers: Harold (Peggy); Herbert (Sandra); Titus (Louise); all from Kansas City, MO. One Brother-in-Law; Charles Smith Sr. of the city. In-Laws, Gregory & Barbara Stephens of Kansas City, MO. He also leaves to cherish his memory, Two Grandchildren: Evan L. Williams of California, Summer T. Falls, of Kansas City, MO., and a host of nieces and nephews, Preachers, and many Christian Friends. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, 2:00pm at Mt. Sinai MBC. Interment Monday, December 5, Leavenworth National Cemetery, LVNKS. Visitation will be from1pm-2pmat the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rev. Carl Hatcher, please visit our floral store. Read More

Rev. Carl Hatcher

March 9, 1942 - November 16, 2022