J. Carl Hatfield passed away unexpectedly at his home in Marion, KY on February 15, 2023 at the age of 52. He was a graduate of Crittenden County High School in 1989 and later Murray State University. He had a passion for the culinary arts, working in the restaurant industry most of his life. He was co-owner of Marion Pit Bar-B-Q in Marion and was also an avid sports enthusiast.
Survivors include his mother, Bonita Hatfield; brother, Jason (Jeania Short) Hatfield; nephew, Jaxon Hatfield; niece, Hattie Hatfield all of Marion, KY; uncle, Richard (DeeAnna) Hatfield of Bluffton, South Carolina and aunts, Linda McCormick of Lexington, KY and Sue Heppler of Morganfield, KY.
He was preceded in death by his father, James T. "Jim" Hatfield, Jr.; grandparents, James T. and Alma Hatfield, Sr. and Carl and Carol Mattingly and aunts, Mary Catherine Hatfield and Nancy Phillips.
Per the family's request, no funeral or memorial will be held.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY is in charge of arrangements.