Jerry Louis Hatch,70, of Paragould, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock. He was born on August 29,1953, to John Cyrus (Slim) Hatch and Myrtle Toler Hatch Allison. Jerry started his career driving semi trucks in 1980 and worked for several different truck lines. He ended his career retiring from Delta Asphalt. His favorite thing was camping with friends at Rone Park and riding motorcycles. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carla; daughter and son-in-law, Tara Hatch and Jim Moore of Jonesboro; stepson John (Brandy) Starling of Doniphan, Missouri; grandchildren, Rue LeBlanc, Graham Moore, Hunter Starling, Garrett Starling, Randa (Colin) Hoffmeyer, and Becca Franke; great grandchild, Ollie Hoffmeyer; sister, Brenda Reed of Paragould; niece, Jennifer Reed Franks of Salt Lake City, Utah; great nephew, Tyler Franks of Gulf Breeze, Florida; mother-in-law, Jolene Hufford; brother-in-law, Rudy (Cheryl) Hufford; and sister-in-law, Rita (Glenn) Andis all of Paragould.

The family will receive friends Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. at Heath Funeral Home.