Hatch, Tot Hatchell still full of life as 100 mark nears

  • Joel (Hatch) Hatchell and his wife, Tot, enjoy their day trips together.
    Joel (Hatch) Hatchell and his wife, Tot, enjoy their day trips together.
  • Hatch and Tot Hatchell on their wedding day on May 4, 1945. Hatch remembers fondly the time that his merchant marine acquaintance convinced him to take a group of girls out together. Hatch did just that and met Tot, who his father encouraged him to marry after just a few dates.
    Hatch and Tot Hatchell on their wedding day on May 4, 1945. Hatch remembers fondly the time that his merchant marine acquaintance convinced him to take a group of girls out together. Hatch did just that and met Tot, who his father encouraged him to marry after just a few dates.
  • In 1980, Joel (Hatch) Hatchell retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Pictured above, he signs his retirement paperwork. Hatch spent about 27 years working for the FAA.
    In 1980, Joel (Hatch) Hatchell retired from the Federal Aviation Administration. Pictured above, he signs his retirement paperwork. Hatch spent about 27 years working for the FAA.
  • Joel (Hatch) Hatchell is shown in his glider. Part of the Chilhowee Soaring Club, this was Hatch’s favorite hobby for many years.
    Joel (Hatch) Hatchell is shown in his glider. Part of the Chilhowee Soaring Club, this was Hatch’s favorite hobby for many years.
    Joel (Hatch) Hatchell, who with his wife, Tot, is a resident at Blue Ridge Assisted Living, turned 99 years old this past Sunday, October 1. Tot celebrated her 98th birthday last July. Ha...

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