Mr. James Thomas Hatcher, 85, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at his home.

He was a life long resident of St. Petersburg, Florida and moved with his wife to Savannah Georgia in 2006. He served in the U.S. Army, loved softball and for a time was an All-star catcher and manager. While in St. Petersburg, he was a member of Allendale Methodist Church and retired from the St. Petersburg Times after 37 years with the circulation department. His wife of 61 years, Fern Hatcher, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his daughters, Jo Ann Hagan Jim of Savannah and Cindy Lovinger Dan of Cleveland, Ohio.

A Memorial Service will be held in St. Petersaburg at a later date.