Charles T. Hatcher, son of James Lacey and Sarah Hatcher, was born September 17, 1877, near Kenton, O., in Hardin county, and departed this life at his home December 16, 1931, at the age of 54 years, 2 months and 29 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Erma Loudon October 31, 1907. To thjs union three sons and one daughter were born.

Brother Hatcher was a devoted husband, a loving father and a fine Christian character, having found Jesus in the pardon of his sins some years ago and found Christ as his sanctifier under the ministry of Rev. Bowman in the revival last spring at the Pilgrim Holiness church. Rev. Bowman also conducted the funeral services.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, three sons, Waldo and Louden, at home, and Wynne, of Berkey, O.; one daughter, Anna, at home; one granddaughter and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Decker, of Neapolis, O., besides ofher relatives and a host of friends.