John L. Hatfield

August 10, 1950 - April 27, 2022

John Loren Hatfield, 71, of Pie, West Virginia passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. He was born on August 10, 1950 in Logan, WV. He was the son of Martha Virginia Miller-Hatfield and Holly G. Hatfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Tammy Wallace-Hatfield, his aunt and uncle Nancy and Homer Hatfield, as well as his aunt and uncle Ruie and Bernal Hatfield. John was a veteran of the United States Army and a proud alumni of Marshall University. He began his 32-year career in education as a teacher with the Mingo County Board of Education and was very proud to serve as a principal for the majority of those years. One of his greatest achievements was mentoring young lives and having a positive impact on the community. Education was extremely important to him, and he was especially proud when his daughter, Taylor, got accepted to and graduated from his alma mater, Marshall University. John loved being outdoors, fishing, working on his Stihl chainsaws and equipment, playing music, and being around family and friends. He spent most of his young adult years and the years closest to retirement playing the keyboard in various bands, such as Eveready and Snow Blind. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his “one and only” daughter, Taylor L. Hatfield-Halley, son-in-law Danny D. Halley, best friend Lynn M. Hatfield, and sister Sharon Hatfield-Mullins as well as many beloved friends who were as close as family. Funeral services for John will be held at Chafin Funeral Home in Delbarton, WV. Visitation for family and friends will be Sunday evening, May 1, 2022 from 6-9pm at the funeral home chapel. The funeral will be held on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 1:00pm with Pastor Tommy Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Lenore Memorial Gardens in Lenore, WV. He may be gone from our sight but never from our hearts.