HATFIELD Jerry K. Hatfield, Jr., age 36, of Reynoldsburg, passed away January 1, 2013. Jay was born August 25, 1976 in Columbus. He attended Northland High School where he played JV baseball and graduated from Northwest Career Center. Jay was a cheerful, outgoing, and loving man who loved life. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, participated in baseball, soccer and Cub Scouts with his son, and was an avid sports fan, especially WWE Wrestling, Bengals, Reds, and Buckeyes. Above all else however, Jay was truly a family man. He loved nothing more than spending time with loved ones. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Harold and Lucy Rieder, paternal grandfather Roger Hatfield, great-grandmother Effie Barnes, cousin Geraldine Deemer, and aunt Carol Clark. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 11 years, Angel-Ramona Hatfield; children, Kayla-Marie Reynolds and Joseph Hatfield; mother, Virginia (Frank) Merz; father, Jerry (Margaret) Hatfield; mother-in-law, Sherry Scheemaker; paternal grandmother, Joanne Hatfield; siblings, Jamie (Heather), Tricia, Willie, and Hayley Hatfield; special cousin, Paul Hatfield; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 807 Havens Corners Rd. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST CHAPEL, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd. Father Ryan Schmit, Celebrant. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Family requests visitors please wear their favorite Bengals, Reds, or Buckeye attire in Jay's memory. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio, 4700 Lakehurst Ct., Suite 225, Dublin, Ohio 43016. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Again , Happy Valentines Day. Missing you so much. Mom
February 14, 2015
J.J. Just wanted to send a Happy Valentine Day wish to you in Heaven. I wish so much you were here with your family and friends. You are missed so much by so many.Fly high with Gods angels . Love and hugs Mom
February 14, 2015
J.J. , It s been two years now and I miss you today as much as two years ago. Its not easy here with out you. You were the most important person in the world to me.I am going to close this book out now and print off all these beautiful messages. I hope God will reunite us. And I will do my best to help Joey Kayla and Angel. Love Mom
December 31, 2014
Lydia Dowler
January 4, 2013
I am so sorry for your great loss. May God watch over your family
Lydia Dowler
January 4, 2013
Jerry was one of a kind.I will miss him and feel fortunate to have been with him during the RCIA process. He loved his Lord and his family.May he rest in peace.
Ruth Binkley
January 4, 2013
My most sincere sympathy to you and your children, Angel. I am so sorry about your husband's passing. He is with God now; in His loving arms. This message goes filled with love to you and your family.....Grandother Olga Myers
Mrs. Olga Myers
January 4, 2013
I am so sorry for this great loss to so many. May God keep you close and bless his family with love and peace.
Joe & Dianna Barbee
January 4, 2013
JJ i will always remember playing on the dirt hill and riding bikes till dark. May you be in peace now. you will be greatly missed. Saying prayers for your family that they find peace in this knwoing that you are with God and to have faith in knowing that you are better now. RIP JJ. Kim Wiley-Lisi
Kim Lisi
January 4, 2013
JJ , you were the light of my life. I will miss you and love you forever always until we are reunited in Heaven . Please watch over me , joey , Kayla, Angeland all us who love and miss.Love forever and always Your Mom.
Ginny Rieder-Merz
January 4, 2013
Our Thoughts and prayers to your family
Adam & Jennifer Kemmerling
January 4, 2013
Rest in Heaven brother
Anthony Davis
January 3, 2013
Jerry, man I can't believe I'm hearing this. Our days on the ballfield at Northland willbe forgotten. Neither will you man.
Anthony Davis
January 3, 2013
Joann so sorry for your loss..God be with you all at this time..Mary Frances and my mother Alice Hatfield Brock
January 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Curry
January 3, 2013
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Know that we are here for you with whatever your family's needs may be.
Marcie Sparks
January 3, 2013
Kayla, Joey & Family, Jerry was always so upbeat when I saw him at mass. I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am praying for you all during this time. Rhea Neugebauer
Rhea Neugebauer
January 3, 2013
Although I didn't get a chance to really get to know Jay I know that he was a great man because he loved my best friend so much and made her so happy. The world is a bit diminished by his loss.
Robin Case
January 3, 2013
Angel, Kayla and Joey I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep Jerry and all of you in my prayers during this difficult time.
Ann-Marie Tedrick
January 3, 2013
Dear Angel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hema Rangarajan
Hema Rangarajan
January 3, 2013
It's been years since I've seen you. You had your second child and you stopped by to say hi to moms and the family. So sad to hear. I pray for your family! I remember everyday you would have ur wildcats Kentucky gear on blasting Bone thugs n harmony. The good old days! You are now an angel fly high.
pamela huff
January 3, 2013
Angel and family,
My heart just broke when I heard JJ had passed. What a sweethart he was. He loved his family so much. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Neutzling
January 3, 2013
Angel, My prayers are will you and Kayla, Joey. I will miss Jay alot and will be here to help you and give you support. My prayers are with you and the family. Love Robin
Robin Reynolds
January 3, 2013
Angel all my warm thoughts to you and your family. He was a bright light I always enjoyed seeing. I am thinking of you.
Kelly Green
January 3, 2013
Angel, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and entire family. May God grant you encouragement and peace in this time of sorrow.
Tanica Jeffries
January 3, 2013
Dear Angel and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jay's untimely loss.
Please know that you and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Steiner
January 3, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
Scott Casto
January 3, 2013
Angel,
You and your family are truly in our thoughts and prayer. May the Lord comfort you greatly in this time of sorrow.
Nichole Farve-Leavell
January 3, 2013
Angel you are in my thoughts and prayers. Seeing him only one time , he was so nice to talk to Tim and I like he had known us for a long time. Memories will keep in your heart always and forever
Cindy gilfillen
January 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers, sent for you, and your family.
Linda Farshchi
January 3, 2013
Your family is in my prayers.
Tami Carpenter
January 3, 2013
you are and always will be the light of my life. I only hope I will be reunited with you someday. I love you and will miss you forever. Love Mom
ginny rieder merz
January 3, 2013
Jay was a wonderful person and will be truely missed by everyone...
Herman and Teresa Tackett
January 3, 2013
J.j , I love you n miss u cousin. We sure had our times growin up together when we were kids. The memory I have of you will stay close to my heart. I have lost my words but u will be truely missed..now u don't have to suffer anymore n u r in god hands.. we love you J.J..
Faith Sartori
January 2, 2013
Jerry was a wonderful person, very humble, deeply religious and he loved his family and life itself. He will be sadly missed.
Mary Lager
January 2, 2013
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