Leon "Joe" Hatchett

Apr 14, 1949 - Mar 01, 2026

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Leon “Joe” Hatchett died on March 1, 2026, at home from natural causes. Born in Chicago to Olivia (Bell) and Leon Hatchett, Sr. on April 14, 1949, Joe spent his younger years in Cedar Rapids, IA, with his mom and sister Georgianna. He graduated from Washington High School as a three-sport ath...

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Leon "Joe" Hatchett

April 14, 1949 - March 01, 2026

 
 

Brett Olson April 18, 2026

Joe was a great guy worked with him for 30 years, and Bowled with him for a long time too! He made work so fun at times, as if you know Joe, he loved to joke around and tell you so many of his past and present stories, we get to laughing so much almost on a daily basis he eould laugh so hard he would have tears rolling down his face! Condolences to his daughter Joellen who he was so proud of, and her grades, joking she didn't get her brains from him! Thanks for the fun times Joe!

Jim Jackson April 11, 2026

I was one of Joe's coaches at wash 1966-68. He was a great young man.

Nick Oldham March 20, 2026

Condolences to those close to him. I worked the line w/Joe at Tyson & then became his supervisor. Was a great guy and always good for a story or laugh!

Kevin Meacham March 12, 2026

Joe would come in STEBBS to check out the foosball players, I being one of them, always enjoyed a few games with Joe, spectators would just stare at the HUGE biceps , always talking while playing. Rest in peace big man.

David Bowles March 6, 2026

Davi Bowles . I and Joe would play foodball at the Ritz . That’s where I met him , giant of a man but the kindest guy you ever met . Many great parties on Independence Ave if you were ever there . He really loved the people he met I believe! Thanks for the memories Joe Hatchett !

Kandee Nielson March 5, 2026

Mr.Hatchett was my study hall teacher, gym teacher (before hurting himself on “the horse”) in gym class .; I felt sooo bad for him! He showed allot of pride with his
Colleagues and students, Mr. Hatchett was the best respectful human being! I’m sure, Mr.Hatchett you left behind the greatest legacy of all! Kandee (White) Nielson!

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