Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Hatfield
September 15, 1953 ~ July 22, 2017
Ronald Eugene Hatfield, age 63, of Palestine went to be with our loving Lord and Savior on Saturday, the 22nd day of July, 2017. Ronnie was born on the 15th day of September, 1953 in Palestine, Texas to George Edward Hatfield and Dura Faye McGrew. Ronnie was a historian and “true son of the south”. He was a 30 year member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans who researched and identified every Confederate veteran buried in Anderson County and donated the registry to the Palestine Public Library.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, George Hatfield and Dura Faye Feldmann, father-in-law, Lowell Gregory and sister-in-law, Kay Gregory.
Ronnie is survived by his wife of 21 years, Leigh Ann Hatfield; son, Thomas Eugene Hatfield and wife Samantha of Denton, Texas; daughters, Amy Leigh Amburn and husband Joshua of Palestine, Texas, Ashley Kay Davis and husband Andrew of Huntsville, Alabama, Amber Michelle Alexander and husband Christopher of Yukon, Oklahoma; sister, Barbara Maynard of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Carey Hatfield of Sierra Vista, Arizona; mother-in-law, Wilma Gregory of Townsend, Tennessee; brother-in-law, Mark Gregory of Lumberton, Texas; grandchildren, Madison Edgerton, C.J. Benavides, Averie Warren, Hannah Davis, William Davis, Ava Alexander; aunts, Joan Barker of Bullard, Texas, R.V. Fitzgerald of Palestine, Texas, Patsy Jackson of Palestine, Texas and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock in the evening on Friday, the 28th day of July, 2017 in the parlor and reflection room of Rhone Funeral Home.
A funeral service and celebration of Ronnie Hatfield’s life will be conducted at 3 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, the 29th day of July, 2017 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Darren Farley officiating. Interment will follow in Rock Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Hatfield, Neil Martin, Christopher Alexander, Andrew Davis, Mark Gregory, and Don Parker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dwain Schoppe, Dennis Bramlett, Frank Compton and Forrest Bradbury.
Funeral services for Ronald Hatfield are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Leigh Ann,
I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved Ronnie at too young an age. I trust you will endure the immediate grieving and eventually in time reminisce of the good times you two shared over the years that have passed..
Pete
No more pain and suffering for Ronnie. Love to all of you. My heart is broken because y’all are going through this. Praying for comfort and peace.
I hope that our Lord brings you and your family much-needed peace and comfort during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Leigh Ann and family
Heaven gained a wonderful man praying for this wonderful family love you Genny
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Ronnie. He was a very friendly, interesting person and he will always be fondly remembered. May God’s grace sustain you and your family during this time of loss.
A Sweet and Warm Remembrance Table Arrangement was ordered on July 25, 2017
A Grandma’s Garden Table Basket was ordered on July 25, 2017
Leann I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you.
Ronnie thought a lot of Ronnie Hatfield. They will be talking confederate up there in Heaven.
A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was sent on July 25, 2017
Sending our love & prayers to you. –Uncle Ken, Connie, Becky & Angela Gregory
For Leigh–My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. Love and hugs.
An Elegance and Simplicity Standing Spray was sent on July 26, 2017
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Ronnie will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. We love you and will always be there for you. Love Dave, Stephanie and Austin Talia
Leigh Ann & Family. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I think back of all the good ole days we all had together at Calhoun’s. May God be with each of you during this sad time. Love to each of you.
Carey, I have fond memories of your family down the street. You and Ronnie were great playmates. I am so sorry for your loss.
To the Hatfield family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and brother. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rose and Gary Beery
An A Garden Path was sent by Scott and Suzy Johnson on July 27, 2017
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Jeff, Terri , Mark and Gail Hatfield
My sincere sympathies to the entire family.
Carol Lanier Pendland(elementary school classmate)
A Rays of Summer Sunshine was ordered on July 27, 2017
A Spathiphyllum was ordered on July 27, 2017
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. Glad we were lucky enough to meet him. Hope things go well. If you need us to do anything, just call. You and your family are in our prayers. Love to all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember working with Leigh and Ronnie and Calhoun/IBP packing. I saw him at some of the re-enactments and was so impressed with his dedication. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
My Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family… Heaven has gained another angel and is preparing his soldier’s for battle…RIP Ronnie Hatfield!!
It was an honor and a privilege to know Ronnie. He enriched our lives and taught us some life lessons. Deepest condolences to Ronnie’s loved ones. God bless him. May he rest in peace.
A The Color of Memories Table Arrangement was sent on July 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love, Roy and Carol Davis
We have been praying for you all and now will continue to in his passing. Love you
Ronnie taught of us the importance of honoring our ancestors, and teaching our children the history and heritage of our city, state and country, I remember seeing his picture in the paper at many celebrations and grave dedications before any of the local historical groups had come into being locally. There must have been a long line of his relatives (and especially Confederate veterans) waiting to greet him when he arrived in heaven. Likewise, I sincerely hope he’s there to greet me when I get there. He will be missed……………………………DS
A Spathiphyllum was sent on July 28, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Allen & Lynn Cochran
Sending prayers to Ronnie’s loved ones for comfort from our Lord. I knew Ronnie when we were very young as our families were friends.
To the family of Mr Ronald Eugene Hatfield, I’m very sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with you durning this time as you mourn your loss
May you find peace and comfort from this scripture
Psalm 9:9