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Danny Hatfield Obituary

Danny D. Hatfield, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at the Willows of Shelbyville.

Born November 3, 1949 in Jabez, Kentucky, he was the son of Henry Clay Hatfield and Retta (Johnson) Hatfield. He married Donnietta (Stephens) Hatfield on April 6, 1996, and she survives.

Other survivors include daughters- Nicole Hatfield of New Castle, and Emily Moore of Shelbyville; a son Charles "Bub" Phillips (Chelsea) of Shelbyville; 6 siblings- Freeman Hatfield of Avon, Betty Decker (Melburn) of Jabez, Nellie Cole of Lancaster, Kentucky, Jerry Hatfield (Katie) of Jabez, Verna Hatfield (Barbara) of Jabez, and Francis Hatfield (Pam) of Russell Springs, Kentucky; 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers- Arnold & Jimmy Hatfield.

Mr. Hatfield had lived in this area since 1967, after moving from Kentucky. He graduated from Nancy High School in Kentucky, and had worked for many years for Admiral Corp., General Electric Wire Mill, Detroit Steel, and retired from Knauf Fiber Glass.

Danny enjoyed camping, watching old westerns, basketball, and boxing on TV. He loved hanging out in his garage with his buddies.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Mar. 11, 2026.

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McQueary Family

March 13, 2026

Donita, we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Danny sure was a good man, and friend to our family and my brother Ronnie's best buddy !! They are toasting once again now that they are together again. What a great loss to you and your family . We send lots of love ,hugs and blessings your way. Once again, we are very sorry for your loss .

Ronnie Mays

March 12, 2026

I worked with Danny at GE Wire Mill enjoyed so much talking with him he was a great guy Praying for all his family

Dewel T. Bolin

March 11, 2026

Went to school 12 years with Danny, Jabez elem. and Nancy High. Good friends in school.

Danny Stevens

March 11, 2026

Such a pleasure to work with him.

Sue. Ray

March 11, 2026

He will be dearly missed. Such a nice person

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