Harley Chester Hatfield

Harley Chester Hatfield obituary, New Athens, IL

Harley Chester Hatfield

Harley Hatfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Braun Family Funeral Home - Columbia on Dec. 20, 2025.
Harley Chester Hatfield, 31, of New Athens, Illinois, formerly of Odessa, Texas, born April 9, 1994 in Centreville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Harley was formerly employed at HEB in Odessa, TX. He was an avid video game player.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Donna Hatfield.

Surviving are his parents, Chester and Michele "Shelly", nee Monroe, Hatfield; a brother, Michael C. Monroe of Odessa, TX; grandmother, Victoria Hermann of New Athens, IL; and grandfather, Michael J. Monroe of Viburnum, MO. He was also a dear nephew, cousin, friend.

Friends may visit from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
A private cremation will follow.

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February 12, 2026

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Adam D Yearian

February 12, 2026

Sorry to hear u passed away. I enjoyed having u as my neighbor. Rest in peace brother

Jordan Koeppl

December 20, 2025

Me and our friend group have known Harley online for over a decade. Harley was a staple in our online voice calls, spending countless hours gaming, watching dumb YouTube videos, or debating which movie or game was the best. It seemed like he always spared the time to listen and be involved despite the distance, and we all consider him a close friend - even closer than some we have known in person even. We all wish we could have met in person at least once. Harley was honest, outrageous, and a courageous soul who we feel bared his soul with us, and we will always treasure our memories of hanging with him. Thank you Harley for being our friend.

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