John Leon Hatmaker

John Leon Hatmaker, age 76 of Pioneer, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born on March 30, 1945 to the late Vestle and Betty (Huddleston) Hatmaker. John was a good Christian man, a dedicated and loving father and a devoted husband. He shared 57 adventurous years with his lovely bride, Anna Mae. Together they raised two sons and one daughter who thought he hung the moon. He lived a long life of humor and joy and he wasn't afraid to tell you how all his children got their good looks and intelligence from him. All who knew him loved him and none who met him walked away without having shared a laugh and a story.  He will be missed but his spot in heaven is secure.

"Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble……."

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Jim Hatmaker and sisters Louise Campbell and Marie Hatmaker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Anna Mae (McCullah) Hatmaker of Pioneer, TN; sons James Hatmaker of Cincinnati and Johnny Hatmaker and wife Cathy of Cincinnati; daughter Lorie Hatmaker of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; sisters Carolyn Hatmaker of LaFollette and Glenda Ayers and husband Phillip of LaFollette; grandchildren John William, Faith Hatmaker, Brady Leon Hatmaker, Lindsey and Ryan Lammers, and James Vogelmeier great grandchildren Brennon, Farrah, Layla, Grayson Hatmaker, and Maizie Lammers; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, February 18, 2022 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Carolyn Attwood Ayers and Bro. Jerome Ayers officiating. Friends and family will meet at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Martin Wilson Funeral Home to go in funeral procession to Meredith Cemetery for an 12:00 PM interment.

The family has entrusted the care of John Leon Hatmaker to Martin Wilson Funeral Home "Where Families Matter Most."

John's guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com.