Victor Ray Hatfield

Victor Ray Hatfield obituary, Grayling, MI

Victor Ray Hatfield

Victor Hatfield Obituary

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Victor Ray Hatfield, 71, of Bear Lake Twp, MI passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

Victor was born on March 1, 1953 in Lansing, MI to Louis and Audrey (LaCourse) Hatfield. Vic was a huge fan of the Detroit Tigers, U of M Football, and the Detroit Lions. He enjoyed camping and bowling. He loved his children and all his family and was very protective of them. He was a great dad and husband. The void of presence will be felt by his family but they will live on with his memory held close to their hearts.

Victor is survived by his children, Louis (Gina) Hatfield, Eric (Amanda) Hatfield, Chris (Tiffany) Hatfield, Lora (Jordan) Strait, and Carrie Lundy; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; mother Audrey Hatfield; mother-in-law Emma Oller; siblings Tammy (Jeff) Woollett and Jeff Hatfield; and countless nieces and nephews. 

Vic is preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Donna Fay Hatfield; sister Connie Humble; brother Daniel Hatfield; father Louis Hatfield; and father-in-law David Oller.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM until the time of funeral service at 1:00 PM at Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home in Grayling, MI. A private burial of Vic and his wife Donna will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Frederic, MI in May.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home.

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

Sorenson-Lockwood Funeral Home Inc

1108 W North Down River Road, Grayling, MI 49738

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