Elmer L. Hatheway Jr. “Mo”, 57, of St Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 25, 1967 in St. Joseph, son of Billie and Elmer Hatheway. Elmer married Donna Lee on September 5, 1996 in St. Joseph. He worked at the City of St. Joseph as an Equipment Operator. Elmer enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with and spoiling his grandkids. He was a lover of motorcycles and Ford trucks. He will be remembered for cooking for his family gatherings and he was a friend to all. Elmer also enjoyed and was a member of the CB Radio Community, going by the handle "Knightrider".
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: wife, Donna Hatheway of the home, children, Brooke (Shawn) Bode and their 3 children, Cody (Sara) Hatheway and their 3 children, Krista (Colby) Head and their child, Patience (Jesse) Chitwood and their 3 children, Courtney (David) Powell and their 4 children, Gabrielle Hatheway (Nathan Hall) and their 3 children, and Serena Hatheway and her child on the way, siblings, Belinda (Willie) Petitt, Debra (Roger) Neill, Lena (Gary) Fetters, Everett Hatheway, Billy (Nancy) Hatheway, Ronnie Hatheway, and Ricky (Sandy) Hatheway, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Rupp Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday at Rupp Funeral Home. Interment will follow services at Bethel Cemetery in Cosby, MO.
