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a iamniar nxture in press boxes across the nation, Mr. Hatter was instantly recognizable by the plume of cigar smoke which often wreathed his head. The cigars, along with his twinkling blue eyes and ready elfin grin, became his trademarks. He gave away the cigars the day he retired, and never lit another.
He was eulogized by his younger colleagues at the Sunpapers as well, many of whom had their first taste of major league sports on his beat. They remembered him as a man who was always willing to share his experience and expertise.
Though he pursued his profession with intensity and an ever present awareness of his responsibilities as a journalist, Mr. Hatter was devoted to his family as well. He gave up a free-lance writing assignment with77ie Sporting News when he found it left him too little time for his family.
His family, along with his faith, were mainstays of Lou Hatter’s life.
Funeral services were held at Clarksville Presbyterian Church on Monday, April 25. The Rev. Ron Obenchain and the Rev. George A. Moore officiated. Mr. Hatter was buried in the Moore family plot at Bluestone Cemetery outside Clarksville.
A memorial service was held in Baltimore at Grace United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 27.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Mecklenburg County Volunteer Life Saving and Rescue Squad, Clarksville, Va. 23927.
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