Saturday, November 16, 2013 - Norwood DuBose Hatfield, 91

BISHOPVILLE, SC Link

Norwood DuBose Hatfield, 91, of Lee County, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at his home.

Born in Lee County, he was a son of the late Richard Wiley Hatfield and Bertha Marion Barnes. He was the husband of the late Elga Rhea Hatfield. He grew up in Lee County and attended the schools of Lee County. After graduation from Elliott High School, Mr. Hatfield served his country in the U.S. Army 83rd Infantry Division during World War ll in the European theater of operations. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1945 and was awarded a Purple Heart and four Bronze Service Stars.

Upon returning to the United States, Mr. Hatfield resumed his family farm operations near Elliott and worked at Reeves Brothers in Bishopville for 45 years. He was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 29. His life was devoted to serving his country, serving his family, and serving the athletic community in Lee County. He was the proud recipient of the Distinguished Cavalier Award in 2006 in honor of his dedication and devotion to Robert E. Lee Academy. He was deeply committed to his family, loved every sport, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Mr. Hatfield is survived by his only child, a daughter, Tandra Hatfield Alderman of Sumter, to whom his life was devoted. He is also survived by his grandchildren whom he adored, Logan Lee Alderman and Emily DuBose Alderman. Mr. Hatfield is also survived by sisters, Lois Anderson of Columbia, Mary Lou Atkinson of Sumter and Louise Fanning of Florence; a brother-in-law, Ray Kelley of Bishopville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister, Vera Hatfield; and two brothers, Oris Hatfield and Hugh Hatfield.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Watson and Chaplain Mark Bredholt of Hospice Care of Tri-County officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home and other times at the home of his daughter, 830 Andiron Drive, Sumter.

The family would like to express special thanks to Hospice Care of Tri-County along with Alisa Morris, Rita Hampton, Lucille March, Emma Lonan, Rena Caldwell, Ariel Johnson, Sheritta Dixon and Ernestine Hickmon.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 167, Bishopville, SC 291010 or to Robert E. Lee Academy, 630 Cousar St., Bishopville, SC 29150.

Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.