Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Hatch

The Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Gerald Patrick “Jerry” Hatch, 86, who entered into rest August 12, 2024, will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o’clock in St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church. Father Mark Ross celebrant. Inurnment will be held Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in Magnolia Cemetery. Mr. Hatch was a native of Savannah, Georgia having made Augusta his home for the past 65 years. He was a 1956 graduate of Benedictine Military School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Mr. Hatch spent his career at International Paper, having originally come to Augusta to help build the plant. He retired as a superintendent with over 40 years of service. Mr. Hatch was a parishioner of St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church and was a 4th degree member of Knights of Columbus. He was a former board member of Augusta Metro Federal Credit Union and was a proud member of the Irish American Heritage Society where he enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day festivities and the parade. Mr. Hatch enjoyed fishing and was known for being able to fix most things. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 59 years, Mary Margaret “Peggy” Walker Hatch. Survivors include four children, G. Patrick Hatch Jr., and wife Lisa, North Augusta, SC, Bryan Walker Hatch, Augusta, GA, Michael Kelly Hatch, and wife Amy, Matthews, NC and Mary Barrett and Husband, Goodloe H. Yancey, IV Watkinsville, GA; three grandchildren, Sancken Hatch, Key Hatch and Kelly Hatch. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus; Active Pallbearers will be Joseph Mark Walker, H. Cleveland Walker, Kelly Alexander Hatch, Staunton Key Hatch and Bruce Young Walker. A Vigil Service for the deceased will be held Thursday afternoon at 5 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Directors Chapel followed by visitation until 7. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sodalis Senior Living for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catholic Social Services, Juvile Diabetes Reasearch Foundation or to the charity of one's choice. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at POSEYCARES.com

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Gerald Patrick "Jerry" Hatch

October 2, 1937 - August 12, 2024