Raymond Alexander Hatcher Jr.

Raymond Alexander Hatcher, Jr., 84, of Pamplin, VA, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Margaret Singer Hatcher.

Born in Charlotte County, VA, on February 26, 1942, he was the son of the late Bernice Smith and Raymond Alexander Hatcher Sr. Raymond was the owner and operator of RA Hatcher Timber Harvesting LLC for over 40 years. He participated in many Turkey Shoot Competitions at Greenway Hunt Club and won Shooter of the Year many times and was the Super Shooter Champion numerous times.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Sheila Schaefer, Angela Shupe and husband, Mike, Shirl Milton and husband, Gary, Shannon Maddox and husband, Mike, Shaunna Brown and husband, Ben, and Mandy McCraw and husband, Nathan; one bonus son, Dwayne Ferguson; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Walter Hatcher and wife, Faye; two sisters-in-law, Denise Wood and Monica Dudovitz; one brother-in-law, Stephen Singer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sister, Nancy H. Pedigo, Linda H. Guill, and Dorothy H. Frances; and one grandson, Caleb Purcell.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Robinson Funeral Home, officiated by Chaplin John Moxley.

The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Christian Academy, PO Box 897, Appomattox, VA 24522.

The family would like to thank Nurse Jill Wood, John, Kayla, Amanda, and Hannah from Heartland Hospice; as well as his caregivers, Tammy Chadler and Tamara Ramlow, for their special care of Raymond.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.