Norwood DuBose Hatfield, 91, of Lee County, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at his home.
Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Richard Wiley Hatfield and Bertha Marion Barnes. He was the husband of the late Elga Rhea Hatfield. He grew up in Lee County and attended the schools of Lee County. After graduation from Elliott High School, Mr. Hatfield served his country in the U.S. Army 83rd Infantry Division during World War ll in the European theater of operations. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart and four Bronze Service Stars.
Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Hatfield resumed his family farm operations near Elliott and worked at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville for 45 years. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 29. His life was devoted to serving his country, serving his family, and serving the athletic community in Lee County. He was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Cavalier Award in 2006 in honor of his dedication and devotion to Robert E. Lee Academy. He was deeply committed to his family, loved every sport, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hatfield; and two brothers, Oris Hatfield and Hugh Hatfield.
Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Richard Wiley Hatfield and Bertha Marion Barnes. He was the husband of the late Elga Rhea Hatfield. He grew up in Lee County and attended the schools of Lee County. After graduation from Elliott High School, Mr. Hatfield served his country in the U.S. Army 83rd Infantry Division during World War ll in the European theater of operations. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart and four Bronze Service Stars.
Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Hatfield resumed his family farm operations near Elliott and worked at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville for 45 years. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 29. His life was devoted to serving his country, serving his family, and serving the athletic community in Lee County. He was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Cavalier Award in 2006 in honor of his dedication and devotion to Robert E. Lee Academy. He was deeply committed to his family, loved every sport, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hatfield; and two brothers, Oris Hatfield and Hugh Hatfield.
Norwood DuBose Hatfield, 91, of Lee County, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at his home.
Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Richard Wiley Hatfield and Bertha Marion Barnes. He was the husband of the late Elga Rhea Hatfield. He grew up in Lee County and attended the schools of Lee County. After graduation from Elliott High School, Mr. Hatfield served his country in the U.S. Army 83rd Infantry Division during World War ll in the European theater of operations. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart and four Bronze Service Stars.
Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Hatfield resumed his family farm operations near Elliott and worked at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville for 45 years. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 29. His life was devoted to serving his country, serving his family, and serving the athletic community in Lee County. He was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Cavalier Award in 2006 in honor of his dedication and devotion to Robert E. Lee Academy. He was deeply committed to his family, loved every sport, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hatfield; and two brothers, Oris Hatfield and Hugh Hatfield.
Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Richard Wiley Hatfield and Bertha Marion Barnes. He was the husband of the late Elga Rhea Hatfield. He grew up in Lee County and attended the schools of Lee County. After graduation from Elliott High School, Mr. Hatfield served his country in the U.S. Army 83rd Infantry Division during World War ll in the European theater of operations. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart and four Bronze Service Stars.
Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Hatfield resumed his family farm operations near Elliott and worked at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville for 45 years. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 29. His life was devoted to serving his country, serving his family, and serving the athletic community in Lee County. He was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Cavalier Award in 2006 in honor of his dedication and devotion to Robert E. Lee Academy. He was deeply committed to his family, loved every sport, and had a wonderful sense of humor.
He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hatfield; and two brothers, Oris Hatfield and Hugh Hatfield.
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