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Walter "Buck" Thomas Hatmaker Sr., age 82 of Rocky Top, Tennessee passed away on May 16, 2026 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Buck was born March 28, 1944 in New River, Tennessee to the late Isaac Thomas Hatmaker and Edna Mae Elliott Hatmaker. Buck enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing card games with his wife, especially Rummy, but most of all, he loved attending church and serving the Lord and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Buck is preceded in death by his brother: Hubert Hatmaker, sister: Louise Byrge, and grandson: Robert John Ainscough.
Survivors:
Wife Jeannie Hatmaker
Siblings Jay and Rita Hatmaker
Fannie Lou Byrge
Ken Elliott
Children Julie and Roger Wilson
Walter Thomas Jr and Kim Hatmaker
Jeannie Edward
Johnny and Karen Edward
Erica and Leamon Harness
Grandchildren Lucas and Cassie
Dalton and Brooke
Cade and Haley
Rashea
Hannah
Izzy
Auggie
Great Grandchildren Jackson, Addy, and Grayson
Pallbearers: Lucas, Dalton, Cade, John, Johnathan, Colby, Mike, Leamon, and Honorary Pallbearer: Jackson
Visitation: 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church in Briceville.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Tennessee Hollow Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Harmon officiating.
A graveside service will be held following the funeral service on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
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