Perry Hatchel, son of the late James Hatchel and Dora Elizabeth Cox Hatchel, was born in Charter Oak, Missouri on October 20, 1935 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on October 1, 2014 at the age of 78.

Mr. Hatchel was a Truck Driver until his retirement and attended The Corner Gospel Church of Bernie, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Audrey Dale “Tootie” Beaird in Bernie, Missouri on October 10, 1959. 

Survivors include, his wife, Audrey “Tootie” Hatchel of Bernie, Missouri; by one brother, Frank “D” Hatchel of Bloomfield, Missouri; by five sisters, Eula Mae Carson of Bernie, Missouri, Emogene Hodge of Davidson, Michigan, Violetta Minton of Bernie, Missouri, Joyce Blaylock of Essex, Missouri and Betty Cooper of Dexter, Missouri; also by his Nieces and Nephews; and by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents by three brothers, His twin, Terry Hatchel, Eugene “Bud” Hatchel and Lewis Hatchel; by four sisters, Dorothy Richards, Velta Lacy, Geraldine Hatchel and Mable Hudgens.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday Morning October 3, 2014, from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Don Wells officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. 

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.