Tony Hatley

Tony Glenn Hatley, 63, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mr. Hatley was born February 21, 1957 to the late Hubert Lee and Beatrice Thomas Hatley. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his mother-in-law, Mary L. Mills.

Tony enjoyed music his entire life. He played many instruments, with the keyboard becoming his favorite. After being in the gospel groups, The Morton Singers and The Singing Towers, he formed his own group, Destiny Quartet. Tony also started a recording studio, Creative Sounds, to help other musicians with their passion.

A private funeral service will be held at West Oakboro Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Keith Austin.

Tony is survived by his wife, Kathy Hatley; brothers, Larry (Joan) Hatley, Kenneth Hatley; father-in-law, Lewis Mills; brother-in-law Randy (Jann) Mills; nieces, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Polzin, Michaela Zepeda; great-nephews, Noah Polzin, Julian Zepeda, Greyson Zepeda and two fur-babies, Bella and Sophie.

Memorials may be made to West Oakboro Baptist Baptist Church, 16803 Silver Road, Oakboro, NC. 28129.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Hatley family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com