Donald Ray Hatcher
(November 9th, 1942 - June 18th, 2022) |
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Chester and Joe Gallimore and family
Floyd
Jun 27th, 2022 | Bethel,
Ray was one of a kind, many great memories we will have of all the times we spent at the restaurant and Floyd functions. You are in our hearts as you go forward and we pray peace will bring you comfort of how much "life" you had with him. You know we are here should you ever need us.
God Bless,
Chester, Joe, Angie, Hunter and Grant Gallimore |
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Brenda Thompson Lucas
Beaufort, SC 29906
Jun 26th, 2022 | My mom, Bonnie Thompson sends her thoughts and prayers to the family.
As for me...Raye was a great guy. Always enjoyed our chats and loved his great food. Loved hearing about NO from his stories. Had several laughs with him and Steve Hall over cars and the things they shared.
Sending prayers to his family. So sorry for their lost. |
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Joey Snead
Floyd, VA
Jun 25th, 2022 | Ray, you will be dearly missed. Heaven is getting a good man.
I will always be greatful for all you have done for me. Your advice on cars, finding me parts. Guidance you gave me when I was driving race car. Will definitely miss our conversations and "crown" drinks at the bar.
Give em hell Ray, as we all know you will.
Love you brother. |
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Tom & Linda Iddings
Christiansburg
Jun 25th, 2022 | Sending our sympathy and love to Bethel & family, Stephen, Brenda & family, Micky & Carolyn, and Diane Reynolds.
Ray will be greatly missed! |
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David & Jean Harman
Willis, VA
Jun 25th, 2022 | We are very sorry for your loss. Ray was a good friend and I look back to our racing days with a smile on my face. He drove for M.L. Sweeney and won the track modified championship at Fairystone Raceway. Toby Nolen drove for Bruce Sweeney and me. Between the two cars we won most of the races that season and we knew we were successful because from mid-season on the crowd, tired of seeing the same cars win, stood up and booed when we arrived and pulled through the gate. |
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Bob and Sue Keith
Floyd
Jun 25th, 2022 | Ray was a very good neighbor for many years.
We appreciate all that he did for Floyd.
Our thoughts are with each member of Ray’s family.
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Mark & Sue Custer
Vinton, Va.
Jun 24th, 2022 | Condolences to all the family. Ray will be missed by everyone.
I have so many stories about Ray, some funny, some serious but all of the stories showed how kind and caring he was.
God Bless all. |
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Debbie Mills
Ferrum, VA
Jun 22nd, 2022 | Allen and I send our deepest sympathy to Bethel and Ray's children. We have many fond memories! 'Till we meet again, old friend.
Love and prayers,
Deb & Allen Mills |
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Chuck Simpson
Roanoke, VA
Jun 20th, 2022 | What a great man-- I had the pleasure of tending bar with him as my first job in 1981- Many nights after closing we would all hang out to shoot pool and drink red-eyes, all one big family- The friends we made waiting tables and the the travelers who made it a point to stop there to enjoy a pizza with the works, Hatcher Burger with cheese, or a super steak sub- Sonny Ray made the bar a household name- His wisdom of life was told direct and to the point- He is surely sharing it as our guardian angel-
I can hear him now- "Last call for Alcohol- You don't have to go home but you can't stay here" Thanks for the memories, Hatcher- |
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Kim Woolwine
Blacksburg Va
Jun 20th, 2022 | Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs! |
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Joseph burress
Meadows of dan va
Jun 19th, 2022 | I have known this gentleman ever since I can remember my heart and prayers go out to the family and friends |
