James Edward Hatch, age 89, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away December 11, 2024. He was born in Everett, Massachusetts on December 4, 1935 to the late Persy and Evelyn Hatch.

James proudly served his country by joining the United States Air Force in 1954. He was stationed in Okinawa in Japan during the Korean War and served during the Vietnam War. After retirement from USAF in 1976 he worked for and retired from the United States Postal Service.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Gordon and Arthur Hatch; and sister, Marian Bucklin.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hatch; two daughters, Rica and Junko; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other extended family and friends.

The family will inter James's cremated remains at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.