Bernard M. Hatcher

Bernard M. Hatcher was born on July 29, 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James and Eta Hatcher. He was one of seven children. After a lengthy illness, on the evening of June 3, 2023, Bernard was called to eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Bernard, affectionately known as “Hatch” was educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools. He attended and graduated from Dunbar Senior High School. After school, he worked and retired from the Crown Cork and Seal Company. Bernard accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He later joined Israel Baptist Church. There he served as a Deacon, a member of the Men’s Choir and on the Culinary Ministry.

Bernard was wedded in Holy matrimony to Doris Mosby. They have been married for 61 years. From this union there is one daughter, Cheryl and two son’s Vincent and Brian. He also has a son from a previous relationship, Bernard Griffin.

Bernard loved the game of Baseball. He not only taught his children how to play, he taught and coached many other children at the Northwood Baseball League. Bernard became the “Commissioner” of the league.

Bernard truly loved his family and friends. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Doris Hatcher, daughter, Cheryl Harrison (Russell); sons, Bernard Griffin, Vincent Hatcher (Rene’) and Brian Hatcher; sister, Alma Eggleston; brothers in law Percy Davis (Gail) and Hilton Beard (Bessie); sisters in law, Rita Hatcher and Annette Bedford (Donald).

He also shared a loving relationship with his Grandchildren, Tamiara Thompson, Russell Harrison (Nichole), Cherelle Harrison, ShaDana Maddox (Morris), Sean Maddox (Asia) and great granddaughter, Ryleigh Hayes and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bernard was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy Hatcher, Marian Fubert and three brothers, Eugene Hatcher, Calloway Hatcher and James Hatcher.