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Bobby Hatfield Obituary
El Paso - Bobby Hatfield, 78, of El Paso died Wednesday, August 21, 2019. He was born in Dallas, Texas, on July 28, 1941. Bobby graduated from Denison High School, and held degrees in business, Brazilian studies, and theater. He gave his life to Jesus at the age of 5, was ordained as a Baptist deacon, and served as a Gideon.
Bobby taught middle school in the El Paso ISD before his retirement in 2011. He had previously worked as a real estate agent, insurance agent, independent stockbroker, and White House advance man for President Carter. Bobby was knighted by the King of Yugoslavia.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Donna Taylor; son, Robert; daughter, Charlene; brothers, Larry and Kyle; granddaughter Haley; three great-grandchildren, and many close family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Louise (Kennemer), and one grandson, John Robert.
The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff of Edgerock Adult Foster Care of El Paso.
A memorial service will be held 10:00am, August 24, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, 805 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79902.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Gideons International or the Humane Society of El Paso.
Bobby Hatfield, de 78 años de edad, de El Paso, falleció el miércoles 21 de agosto del 2019. Nació en Dallas, Texas, el 28 de julio de 1941. Bobby se graduó de la Escuela Secundaria Denison y obtuvo títulos en negocios, estudios brasileños y teatro. Entregó su vida a Jesús a la edad de cinco años, fue ordenado diácono bautista y se desempeñó como Gedeón. Bobby dio clases en la escuela secundaria en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso antes de su retiro en 2011. Anteriormente había trabajado como agente de bienes raíces, agente de seguros, corredor de bolsa independiente y responsable de la campaña política de la Casa Blanca para el presidente Carter. Bobby fue nombrado caballero por el rey de Yugoslavia. Le sobrevive su amada esposa Donna Taylor, su hijo Robert, su hija Charlene, sus hermanos Larry y Kyle; su nieta Haley, sus tres bisnietos y muchos familiares cercanos y amigos. Le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Albert y Mary Louise (Kennemer), y su nieto, John Robert. La familia desea agradecer de manera especial al personal de Edgerock Adult Foster Care de El Paso. Se llevará a cabo un servicio conmemorativo a las 10:00 a.m. el 24 de agosto del 2019 en la Primera Iglesia Bautista, ubicada en el 805 Montana Ave, El Paso, Texas 79902. Se pueden enviar contribuciones conmemorativas a la organización Gideons International o bien, a Humane Society of El Paso.
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Elvira Minosyan
May 9, 2020
There were times where I would look him up and never find him, he was the greatest teacher I ever had and I truly loved him for it, its unfortunate I wasnt able to tell him the impact he had on me as a kid. Thanks for everything Mr. Hatfield!
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