James Edward Hatcher, Jr.

James Edward Hatcher, Jr., age 66, of South Hill, Virginia, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. He was born on May 2, 1960 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia and is the son of the late James Edward Hatcher, Sr. and the late Kathleen Lacks Jones.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Kimberly Hatcher.

James is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Poteat Hatcher; his son, James Hatcher III (Jessica) of South Hill, Virginia; two grandchildren, Aliza Hatcher and Landon Hatcher; his brother, Bobby Hatcher (Theresa); two sisters, Janet McGee and Lisa Glover (Marvin); and his niece, Kelly Lewis.

James is a United States Army Veteran and was employed as a steel worker. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish. He especially enjoyed crappie fishing and the peaceful moments spent on the water.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Herman Newcomb officiating. The family will receive friends and family following the service at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions in James’ memory to the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 94, Clarksville, VA 23927 or online at www.mecklenburgcancer.org; or to the Small Cell Lung Cancer Foundation (https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org).

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.newcomballgoodfh.com. Newcomb Allgood Funeral Home in Chase City, Virginia, is serving the family.