James Hatley

Mr. James Buford Hatley Jr, 82, of Concord passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 11am-12 Noon on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The funeral will follow, at 12 Noon, in the chapel with Pastor Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will take place at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Hatley was born on April 7, 1939 in Cabarrus County to the late Mr. James Sr. and Mildred Ridenhour Hatley.

Mr. Hatley was a faithful and loving husband. His mornings started by reading his bible and having devotion. He was an avid wood worker and loved restoring antiques. His hands were ragged and torn from his love of wood working. Everything he build has a little bit of him in it. Those who are fortunate to have a piece of his woodwork, be proud and hold tight to it. He always wore a smile, which comforted everyone he met. He loved his grandkids dearly and spent countless hours following them around cheering for their teams at ballgames.
He retired, after 34 years of work, from Snyder Packaging.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Hatley, one daughter Angela Carpenter and her husband Steven Smith, two sons, Lynn Hatley and his wife Wendy and John Foster and his wife Amylyn. Also surviving is one sister Mrs. Laura Cline along with nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Poplar Grove Baptist Church, 3476 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC, 28027.

Online condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.

Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the Hatley Family.