of Batesville, AR
February 10, 1965 - June 26, 2021
Tyler Hatch, a proud veteran of the United States Army Infantry, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021. Tyler was born February 10, 1965 in Mesa, Arizona. He moved with his Dad and brother to Arkansas in 1976 and attended Cave City School and later graduated from Salem High School in 1983. He attended both Arkansas College (Lyon College) in Batesville, AR and the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR.
At the age of 21, MSG Tyler Wesley Hatch enlisted as an Infantryman in A Co, 2-153rd Infantry, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas in the fall of 1986. MSG Hatch graduated from the Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officers Course, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course and was a graduate of Officer Candidate School Class 31 in July of 1988. Additionally, he attended the Jungle Warfare School in Fort Sherman Panama and was Certified a Jungle Warfare Expert upon graduation. He also was Certified as an Urban Warfare Expert in 1992. MSG Hatch chose to remain an enlisted Soldier upon completion of OCS and transferred back to Alpha Company. MSG Hatch served in several key leadership positions to include Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant and as Acting First Sergeant during his deployment to Iraq in 2003-2005. MSG Hatch was hired as an Active Guard Reserve Soldier working as an instructor for the 233rd Regional Training Institute where he excelled as instructor for the Infantry Military Occupational Skills Qualification Course, the Non-Commissioned Officer Courses and as a guest Tactics and Land Navigation Instructor for the Officer Candidate School. MSG Hatch deployed twice in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His first deployment was immediately following ''911'' when the 2-153rd GUNSLINGERS were deployed to the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt in support of the Multi-National Forces Observer Mission. His second deployment was also with 2-153rd GUNSLINGERS as part of the 39th Infantry Brigade in Iraq. Their mission was to conduct patrolling, security and interdiction missions in and around the Camp Taji area of operations.
His awards and badges include: the Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Army Achievement (2nd Award), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Multi-National Force and Observers Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. And numerous other awards and decorations.
Retiring from the military in 2012, Tyler filled his time with family and friends, wagons, mules and horses. He knew something about everything and loved to sit and talk about it all. Whether it was an antique horse bit he had found or the new horse farm that he and Mary were building. One thing is for sure, he had time for you no matter the need''¦.. no matter how small or big. His heart, smile and laugh will forever be remembered.
Tyler is survived by his partner and love of his life, Mary Power; two sons, Rayne Hatch (Amber Scheirer) of Scottsboro, AL and Peyton Hatch of Sherwood, AR; Mary's son, Blaine Turner of the home; his father, Wes Hatch of Bandera, TX and his brother Scott Hatch (Kathy Hatch) of Bandera, TX. He has one grandson, Wesley Jay Hatch of Scottsboro, AL. Tyler has three nieces, Julie Hatch (Ben Halloran) of Medicine Park, OK, Sara Chadek (Ryan Chadek) and Autumn Overton (Randy Overton) of Helotes, TX; and a host of other family and friends.
Pall Bearers: SSG(Ret) Delbert Robins, SFC(Ret) Chris Richey, COL(Ret) Franklin D. Powell, MAJ(RET) John R. Powell, MSG(Ret) Todd White, Bobby Power
Honorary Pall Bearers: SFC(Ret) John Frazer, Bill Baker, Scott Lowery, Randal Treadway, John Hall, Jeff Lee and all that Tyler served with over his 26 year military career.
A service honoring the life of Tyler Hatch will be held with a visitation on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Roller Crouch Funeral home followed by a funeral service on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 10:00am. His interment will be with Military honors at the Veterans Cemetery in Sherwood, AR on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 9:00am.
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38 Condolence(s)
Wesley
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
I will miss you so much
Ben Halloran
Saturday, August 14, 2021
To my beloved fiancée Julie, Wes, Scott, Peyton, Raine, and Mary: my sincerest condolences for the loss of your family matriarch. In the short time I had to get to know Tyler, he encouraged me to be a man free of the fear of failure. I have never met someone as encouraging and enlightening as Hatch was. I firmly believe he had an integral part in helping me become part of your family, and for it I owe him everything. We talked often about roping and horses around the fire, as I am sure many other family and friends have before me. I pray that you all are able to find peace in this difficult time and encourage you all to lean on each other in times of need. His last bit of advice to me was to always make sure to give the ones you love a reason to wake up with a smile each day. He did just that for us all. Thank you, Hatch. Cheers until we meet again.
Gary and Anna Gipson
Monday, July 5, 2021
So sorry to hear about Tyler. He would help you anyway he could.
Anna Floyd
Saturday, July 3, 2021
God Bless you, Mary and all his children. LOVE mS. aNNA
Darrell & Gena Mason
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Thank you for your service! Rest in Peace brother!
Shannon Stevens
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Thoughts and prayers for all of Tyler's family and friends.
Jim & Omega Williams
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Rayne, Peyton & Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. Tyler was a good man and we will forever miss his infectious smile.
Rest in peace.
Robert Perkey
Friday, July 2, 2021
Gonna miss you Tyler Hatch see you again
Robert Perkey
Friday, July 2, 2021
Gonna miss you Tyler Hatch see you again
Rodney Moore and Christel Dawson
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Only known him for a short time , but know that he was a Good Man. He touched many lives and will be missed by many. So Sorry for your loss. Praying for Comfort and Understanding for loved ones and family during this time. Rest In Peace
Lori Doyle
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Mary,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Ray Butler
Thursday, July 1, 2021
God bless your family. Sfc Butler
Jennifer Haney Bennett Heavy Haul
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Scott and Family, Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family during this time. We are very sorry for your loss and we are praying for you and your family. Bennett Heavy Haul-Jennifer Haney
Randell and Emma Treadway
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Tyler Hatch will be greatly missed as we truly loved him and the times we shared together! He was fun, funny, a great cook, and the list goes on! One of my favorite memories of Tyler is watching him play (and win every time) the rock game! No matter what you tried he would still win! I remember when we went to a fund raiser and that night we decided to steal the tailgate off of his truck because we were gonna hang it in our game room...he watched us do it from the balcony...ugh! That night he had an accident in that truck...called us and we went back to Batesville to get him...he rode home with us and his intact tailgate! We had to give the tailgate back so they could paint it to match the truck when it was rebuilt! We still have a jar in the window of our game room with his 99 money in it for the next time we play! We love and miss him so much! Mary, we love you too and are sending many prayers and hopes to you in this time of need! Rest In Peace friend!
Sgt. Jason Hampton (ret.) and Laura Hampton
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Hatch was truly the best mentor I ever had. He taught me a lot of skills and the value of common sense. He had an extremely large impact on my life. I will never forget his crazy sayings. He was one of the few people I respected and wanted to be proud of me. Hatch was one of a kind and we will truly miss him. Until we meet again! Praying for your family.
Lee Ann McHenry
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tyler you will be greatly missed. Fly high my friend.
Brenda (Crow) McDougal. An Monica McDougal
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
SENDING OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS 2 ALL. HE AN I WERE very GOOD FRIENDS DURING SCHOOL AN WAS LIKE A BROTHER 2 ME AS WELL. MAY GOD LAY HIS WONDERFUL HANDS UPON HIM ..All OUR CONDOLENCES TO All. He is such A GREAT MAN..GOD BLESS IN JESUS HOLY NAME..LOVE BRENDA AND MONICA....... .
SGT Michael & Sherry Rogers
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
He was truly a man that brought hope & happiness to every person he met! He will never be forgotten. We are forever blessed to have known this amazing man.
Michael D Alcorn Sr
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Miss my buddy
Jimmy Cook
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
I will miss you buddy. You was an awesome friend and a great leader. You was always there when someone wanted or needed anything. Fiddlers Green and scouts out
Teresa Goings
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
My heart breaks for you all. Hatch as we called him, was one of a kind and such an awesome man. He is truly missed. Prayers for the whole family during this time. Love and God Bless!!
Paul Bunn
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Dam Bunn, I didn’t see that one coming.
Roger and Belinda Burns
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mary, we send our deepest sympathy to you and his family. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Roger and Belinda Burns
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mary, we send our deepest sympathy to you and his family. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Jo Ann Davis Craig
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The COWBOY RIDES AWAY....we will see him on the OTHER SIDE.
Jo Ann Davis Craig
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The COWBOY RIDES AWAY....we will see him on the OTHER SIDE.
Spc george chapman
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Me and Tyler served together he was my buddie long before we served together he was a big part of me getting in to the gaurd and a great friend he had a heart of gold and if you needed him he was there never asking quiestions he will be missed by so many truly a great friend and brother so long brother till we meet again
Barbara Moreno
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
My deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Marla Anderson
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Tyler was a wonderful friend although I have not seen him in almost twenty years. My heart aches so much for Peyton and Raine. I can clearly remember his homecoming from Egypt and how excited his boys were to have him home. My fondest memories of Tyler include he and my late husband, Andy, digging holes in my backyard for Tyler to make peach cobbler in his Dutch oven. I am so happy to hear he found you, Mary, and that you two shared many happy memories. May God provide you all peace and comfort in the days to come. My deepest sympathy.
Ed and Diane McClure
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Our hearts where sadden when we heard about the passing of Tyler. He was a neighbor and friend, always offering a helping hand. He always had that great smile and time to share a good story. He will be truly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this most difficult time. May God's presence be near each of you as you look to Him for comfort and strength
Sumer and scott Stevens
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
He was a great man and I am so happy we got the privilege of spending last summer building the house for you guys and hearing all kinds of Hatch stories! I am so sorry for your loss and we will be thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
Valerie Williams
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
So very sorry Mary 😢 Prayers for strenght and comfort during this difficult time and the days and months to follow 💔 RIP Tyler...
Brenda Marshall
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
My prayers are with y’all . Tyler was such a special friend . I am Braxton’s Marshall grandmother .
Alvin Wheeler
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mary, we’ve never met but I look forward in meeting you. I can’t imagine how hard it is for you and the boys right now but know God is in control! I don’t ever remember a time when I was with Tyler that I wasn’t entertained, he had a gift. He’s a great guy and an awesome soldier! He will be missed by all.
Tom Harrington
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Stephanie and Gabby McLaughlin
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
I'm sure going to miss that laugh and big smile! I will definitely miss you calling me Q-tip. You're now with Joey you two take care of each other! Love you and you will always be in our hearts Rip
SFC Brian C. Harmon (ret)
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
I will miss u brother with all my heart see u as George said on fb..â€see u on fiddlers greenâ€
Wenona Edley
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.