Walter "Tommy" Hatfield

Walter "Tommy" Hatfield obituary, Eatonton, GA

Walter "Tommy" Hatfield

Walter Hatfield Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Ivy Hill Chapel - Eatonton on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Walter "Tommy" Hatfield 77, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025. Walter was born on November 30, 1947 in Atlanta, GA to the late James and Euyla Hatfield. He was a member of the Centennial Baptist Church, he enjoyed fishing and hunting but especially liked working on cars and trucks in his spare time. Tommy also loved spending time with his family.
The visitation will be at Centennial Baptist Church, Rutledge, GA, on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 11 am to 12 noon, followed by a Memorial Service at 12 noon.
He is survived by his loving wife Linda White Hatfield, his son Mark Hatfield (Denise), grandchildren Kayla Abell (Danny), Heather Hatfield (Gage), Brittany Appleby (Zach), greatgrandchildren Rylee, Colbie, Noah, Wren, Colin and Scottie, sister Fay Tillman. Vi
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