Sam (Jr.) Hatch

Sam Hatch, Jr. was born December 3, 1952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Vernice Williams and Sam Hatch, Sr. He departed this life on November 12, 2024 surrounded by loved ones! 

Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Linda DeMarco, parents, Carlton & Vernice Stephens, biological father, Sam Hatch, Sr., brother, Gregory Allen Hatch, two special cousins, Joseph (Little Joe) Williams and Willie (Bubble) Smith, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends. 

     Sam leaves to cherish his memory, his sister, Emma Stephens, brother Carl (Karen) Stephens, brother-in-law, Harry Murriel, two special cousins (sister), Shirley Ann Smith, and Paul Williams, his seven nieces, and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. 

     Sam attended R. Nelson Snider High School until his junior year, graduating from Northrop in 1972. He later went on to work for the City of Fort Wayne as a Forensic Technician. 

     Sam accepted Christ at an early age and later met the love of his life Linda DeMarco. He affectionately called her his Doll, they enjoyed their life together. They loved nature, camping, skiing, traveling and concert going. They loved their four legged kids, Skippy and Jessie!

     Sam was loving, funny, loved to reminisce about things “back in the day”! He was a big fan of Prince and Earth, Wind, and Fire, and was an amazing cook!

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