Charles Nelson Hathcock

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Charles Nelson Hathcock

of Batesville, AR

October 5, 1933 - June 12, 2015

Charles Nelson Hathcock, 81, of Batesville passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. He was born October 5, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Mary Louise Barnett Hathcock and Alfred H. Hathcock, M.D. He spent his early years in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and moved to Batesville, Arkansas in 1965.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. P. L. Hathcock of Fayetteville and Mr. and Mrs I. N. Barnett of Batesville, and his brother, Alfred B. Hathcock, M. D. of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He was educated at Western Military Academy in Alton, Illinois, the University of Arkansas, and Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. His graduate study in theater was in London and New York with Charles Laughton and Stella Adler, as well as Paris, France with mime Marcel Marceau. He worked as an actor at the Dallas Theater Center in Dallas, Texas and Arkansas Repertory Theater in Little Rock. He was a founding member as well as a director and actor with Batesville Community Theater. He had broad knowledge of antique furniture and worked in antique sales in New Orleans. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Batesville.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Barbara Spicer Hathcock of Fort Smith, nephew, Stephen A. Hathcock, M. D. of Little Rock, niece, Lisa Hathcock Klusmeier and her husband Walter of Bentonville, Arkansas, and great-niece Cathryn Klusmeier, great-nephews, Sam and Calum Hathcock, and Andrew and Jacob Klusmeier. He is also survived by his cousins and extended family, the Barnetts, Ketzes, Graces and the Hathcocks.

The family is planning a private burial service.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial to the Batesville Community Theater, PO Box 2636, Batesville, AR 72503 or First United Methodist Church, 615 E. Main Street, Batesville, AR 72501

Arrangements are by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.



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Richard Bolin
Alvaton, KY
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Friday, August 14, 2015

Charles's brother Alfred saved my life when I was 17, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I was in Sparks Regional Medical Center for almost 6 months, Ill never forget Dr Hathcock. RIP gentlemen....

Becky Milum Richman
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

I am deeply saddened by Charles passing. It's hard when someone you know becomes someone you knew. I offer my deepest condolences.

Kathleen Mason
Batesville, AR
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Monday, June 22, 2015

Charles was a good friend I worked for him 10 years . I couldn't believe it when I heard of his passing I had just talked to him a few weeks ago. he will be missed my prayers go out to his family.

Marty Smith
Jacksonville, AR
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Friday, June 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Charles was so talented with everything he put him self into

Dianne Thomas
Batesville,
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Thursday, June 18, 2015

I am saddened to hear of Charles Nelson's passing. I will remember him as a cordial, genteel man with a quick smile a kind word.

Gina Robertson
Batesville,
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Thursday, June 18, 2015

Charles was a wonderful man. He was a prime example of a Southern Gentleman! Whenever you saw him he was gracious even if he had not seen you in a while. Charles was a wonderful son and loving member of his family! He will be greatly missed!

Pastor LaVon Long
Moorefield, AR
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

The pastor and people of Moorefield United Methodist Church wish to extend condolences to your family.

Mary and Robert Young
Fort Smith, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

So saddened to learn of Charles' death. He was a true gentleman.
Deepest sympathy to his family.

Glenda Martin
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

With sincere sympathy and deep love. See you at the Eastern Gate where we will all know each other.
Love,
Glenda

Velva Huddleston
Batesville, AR
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

I'll always remember how much fun we had when we were in Batesville Community Theater, and Charles and his family did so much for our church.
Loving thoughts,
Velva