Erwin Dale Hatcher

Erwin Dale "Pop" Hatcher, 68, of Albany, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Willson Hospice House.

Visitation with family and friends will be held at Mathews Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2026, followed by his memorial service at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Butch Knight will officiate.

Born in Bainbridge, Pop lived most of his life in Albany. He retired from Oxford Construction as a small engine mechanic. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, tinkering with small engines, watching NASCAR and the Georgia Bulldogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Gordon “Buck” and Vera Virginia Hatcher, wife: Kimmie Marie Hatcher, daughter: Amy Unruh and sister-in-law: Faye Hatcher.

Survivors include his daughter: Stacey Marie Samson (Fred Meyer), grandchildren: Branden Dale Davis, Billy Joe Samson, Bentley Luke Samson, brothers: Ronnie Hatcher, Lamar Hatcher (Denise), Glenn "Tater Head" Hatcher(Becky), sister: Beverly Lightfoot, and his many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his dog, Lala.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Willson Hospice House, 320 Foundation Lane, Albany, GA 31707.