James T. "Jim" Hatfield

James T Hatfield, 68, of Marion, KY died May 17, 2011, from complications of a Neurodegenerative disease. He was a 1961 graduate of Crittenden County High School. He continued his education at Eastern Kentucky University earning a degree in Chemistry and Biology and completed his education with a degree in Pharmacy from Samford University. He was a member of the Marion United Methodist Church.
Mr. Hatfield returned to Marion in 1971 and became a partner in the City Drug Co. For over twenty years he managed the Crittenden County Hospital pharmacy and finished his career as the manager of the Morganfield Wal-Mart Pharmacy. During his lifetime, Jim Hatfield served on numerous boards and committees, as well as professional and civic organizations. Most notably, Jim was the charter president of the Crittenden County Lions Club and spearheaded the beginning of the Crittenden County Fair, serving as Fair Board Chairman for 28 years. Additionally, Jim worked with several other community leaders having the vision to create the Crittenden County Park by obtaining grants and funds for the real estate and served as park board chairman from 1978 to 1988. He served several terms on the Marion City Council starting in 1987. He served on the board of directors for Farmers Bank and Trust in Marion until retirement in 2009.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Bonita Mattingly; two sons, J. Carl Hatfield and Jason T. Hatfield of Marion; three siblings, Linda (Jim) McCormick of Lexington, KY, Mary Catherine Hatfield of Cythiana, KY, and Richard (Dee Anna) Hatfield of Louisville, KY; and two grandchildren, Jaxon and Hattie Hatfield of Marion, KY.
Mr. Hatfield was preceded in death by his parents, James T Hatfield Sr. and Alma Richardson Hatfield, and an infant brother, David.
Friends may call at Gilbert Funeral Home, Marion, KY, on Thursday, May 19, after 5 PM and Friday morning May 20, from 9 to 12. The funeral service will be at Marion United Methodist Church at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 20, 2011, officiated by Pastor Wayne Garvey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the James and Bonita Hatfield Family Endowment for Crittenden County students to attend Madisonville Community College. Memorials should be made to Madisonville Community College with the memo: “Hatfield Endowment “ in care of John Peters, MCC Advancement, 2000 College Drive, Madisonville, KY 42431.