John Robert Hatfield

1990 - 2017

John Robert Hatfield obituary, 1990-2017, Killeen, TX

BORN

1990

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Waltrip Funeral Directors

1415 Campbell Road

Houston, Texas

John Hatfield Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 23, 2017.

On October 14th, 2017, Specialist John Robert Hatfield of the U.S. Army, a.k.a. "Sweet Pea," a.k.a. "Johnny Robin,", a.k.a. "John-John", passed away in Temple, Texas.

John graduated from Memorial High School, located in Houston, Texas/Spring Branch Independent School District. While in attendance there, he accomplished the ACT Academic Junior Achievement Award for exceeding the academic expectations in Science, Math, English, and History. John was an acolyte/Junior Verger for the parish he belonged to, namely St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Houston, TX, all the way up to his graduation. He graduated with the class of 2009. After graduation, he immediately attended Houston Community College, enrolled in the Hospitality/Tourism Degree program for an Associates in Applied Science. He completed 60 College Semester credit hours while in attendance there from 2009-2012. Before/after graduation he was employed for Starbuck's as a Barista for 2yrs., thereafter he was employed for Café Rose and Flora/Muse as a Chef for a short duration. In the year of 2012, he opted to enlist w/ the U.S. Army to become Special Forces. He entered the Service as a Private First Class, and exited the service as a Specialist. He pushed himself very hard to complete that mission, and accomplished graduating from Infantry school, and completing some Special Forces/Ranger training, as well, besides being a Paratrooper graduating from Ft. Benning, GA and being stationed at Ft. Bragg, N.C., then eventually transferred to Ft. Hood, TX, after marrying Haley Nicole Brown. While enlisted w/ the U.S. Army from 2012-2017, he received the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, and the Expert Infantry Badge. John had the desire to be a Personal Fitness Trainer upon exiting the Service.

Prior to his death, he lost his Uncle Sergio Beltran, Aunt Maria Oralia Beltran, grandparents-Lino Beltran/Maria Leonor Garcia-Beltran, cousin Tami Martin, Grand Aunt Carol Raderstorf-McClain, Grand Uncle Charles Albert Raderstorf, Cousin Deborah McClain. His surviving family members are his wife-Haley Nicole Brown-Hatfield, son-Ronin Oliver Hatfield, father-Robert Edward Hatfield II, mother-Veronica Beltran-Hatfield, sister-Davina Phoenicia Hatfield, sister-Aryelle Natalee Hatfield, grandma-Barbara Jane Raderstorf-Hatfield, aunt-Charlene Marie Hatfield, grandpa-Robert Edward Hatfield I, step-grandma-Donna Marie Taylor-Hatfield, aunt-Petra Beltran-Wright, uncle-Wayne Wright, cousin Lino Garcia, aunt-Delores Beltran-Rosales, uncle-Anthony Rosales, cousin-Susan Rosales, uncle-John Beltran, cousin-Sabu Beltran, cousin-Hawk Beltran, cousin-Lisa Marie Cooper-Gomez, and cousin-Carrie Anne Cooper-Martin, uncle-George Beltran, uncle-Timothy Gonzales, aunt Linda Esmeralda Beltran-Gonzales, cousin-Danelle Gonzales, cousin-Weston Gonzales, cousin-Chance Gonzales, and cousin-Raleigh Gonzales. I wish to pay homage to Waltrip Funeral Home, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, and the U.S. Army for rendering all the assistance they provided in operating this transition of life smoothly. John Robert Hatfield was beloved by all his family/friends, but most especially his parents, Robert Edward Hatfield II/Veronica Beltran-Hatfield, who lost their only son. John was not only multi-talented, but was renowned for his macabre/dry sense of humor that kept you on your toes, and enlightened a heavy mood.

Family and friends gathered and shared memories during a visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26 at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 27 in the sanctuary of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 1656 Blalock Road in Houston, The Reverend Robert P. Goolsby officiated.
Interment followed at Woodlawn Garden of Memories, 1101 Antoine Drive, also in Houston, with Military Honors rendered by members of the United States Army Honor Guard, the Blue Star Mother's and members of the Houston Texas Patriot Guard Riders.

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March 18, 2018

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Jonathan Longcoy

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November 22, 2017

Jorge Beltran

Johnny boy, when I think of you,my mind recalls, this brave, spunky boy, strong and smart! It's with such sorrow and regret nephew that I bid you farewell. This world very much needed you. However, it did not deserve you. I know that God needed you even more. Guard us from up there Johnny boy. I love you and will keep you in my heart always.

November 22, 2017

Dolores Rosales

My nephew was an intelligent and loving family man. I will always remember you "Johnny," I am honored to have been chosen as your son's Godparent by you and our family. I give you my word, I will always talk to Ronin about what a wonderful man you were. I will miss you terribly. "May you rest in peace."

November 21, 2017

Petra Wright

Dear god son, it is with deep sorrow that I must say goodbye and may God be with you. You were a beautiful young man inside and out. I will always remember you as a "precocious boy" with such a big heart. Rest now, godson, you are with God and his angels in heaven. Know that I was always proud of you and that I love you.

November 21, 2017

ethan doucette

Based through my girlfriend, Aryelle i learned through her eyes her relationship and bond she had with her brother. I admired from afar the few moments they spent together laughing and reflecting on the past they shared. Many stories told. All the irony,mixed emotions, squabbles, and occasional nostalgic overdrawn talks. For sure they defined true sibling rivalry and were matched opponents. All in the end the camadery was invigorating and memorable, personally towards the end I gained his respect I believe. I could in those visits tell when I went to his home with Aryelle, he low key would open bit by bit nonchalant for I think he started to feel comfortable around my presence finally for as typical brothers go, they are suppose to be the ones who are tough on the new boyfriend and he I saw him as one to not take lightly for he was the protector type. He watched and cared bout his little sis and I respected that. Ultimately I will miss John and appreciated his hospitality and gracious generosity in including me as the family too. That meant the most to me and my heart goes out to baby Ronin and his wife, Haley and to my love who I know has been hit the hardest for she's lost her other half in a way childhood buddy.

November 20, 2017

Aryelle Hatfield

Posted by Aryelle Hatfield

November 19, 2017

Susie Rosales

Johnny was my first cousin, we were a few years apart but I did get to know him some. I always saw that he was really happy when he was with his mom! Even though I am younger than him, he was kind to me. We all will miss you cousin! And seeing Ronin, your son now, reminds me so much of you Johnny. God bless you cousin and may you rest in peace.

November 19, 2017

Family

Davina Hatfield

Johnny had a mind like no other...creative and a survivalist first and foremost as well as strong, extremely intelligent, and caring. He had a great taste for sarcasm and whittiness at its finest. There is literally no other person I have ever come across in life that shares these exact qualities as my brother. He had a macaab sattire way of looking at life when things got real tough but it was with his imagination and humor that made my life personally a lot more bareable growing up and I would like to think that he had the same impact on others. For the longest time, people considered me my brother's shadow but that was just the ground work for the beginning of who I am today. Johnny did manage play a huge role in how strong my mindset is; his actions made me reflect future actions of mine to come and in a sense he was my role model in virtual aspects. A galore of hobbies and interests I have intact til this day are because of him introducing me to them. He not only opened my world up more by allowing me to be ME in the sense of creativeness but sparked philosophies/theoretical theories in my mind to be established. My brother inspired me to question the possibilities of future endeavors, think further into the now, and ultimately always play life smart. Though we had some differences along our way, he can also be held accountable for me being tough and I think he did the same for our sister Aryelle. If it weren't for him planting seeds of how to protect oneself, who knows how much my sister and I would have missed out on in regards to self defense along with personal fitness. Johnny was and always will be my first sibling...my brother and for the longest time my closest friend growing up. It is sad that I could only watch from afar as he paved his own way once he got older and didn't allow anyone in really for he had a very strong head but it is with this knowledge that I think every human can learn from. To not entirely shut out a helping ear or hand, even if just one and that life is too short for the mishaps to pile up eating away at one. Losing my one and only brother has forever impacted me on so many severe levels I don't think me or anyone else that knew him could ever possibly be the same for he really was one of a kind. I know that he was a great provider later on down the road, a responsible and loving son that had grown more mature, a wonderful husband, and a great/loving father/brother. We are all so lucky to have his beautiful family to hold onto as these future days move forward without his presence here on Earth. He managed to create the most adorable/affectionate/handome/sweet son before he left and I am just so grateful to even gotten a chance to meet his son. I am confident that Ronin will grow up knowing how loved his father was, how amazing he was, and how much he loved his family. I love you Johnny, you engraved on everyone's hearts and I will miss you so much. Peace at last awaits for you in Heaven my dearest brother.

Posted by Davina Hatfield

November 18, 2017

Mrs. Veronica Hatfield

Posted by Mrs. Veronica Hatfield

November 18, 2017

aryelle hatfield

Johnny was my brother, some would say my other pea in the pod. We always challenged each other through life, and kept each other afloat to our best abilities. Later in his years he might have become harder on me but, I took the critiques as a reflection of his regrets and the shell of himself that became I tried to over power. I wanted to remind him every day what could be not what he didn't make happen. I sincerely love him even after his passing but in my heart, I know he's ok. His spirit let's me know on days I sleep and I trust in faith that he's finally free from distress. Johnny remember I will always be that girl growing up even if he couldn't wield that like any typical older bro lol, but I watched and observed him. I was his mini me but we will always be originals. Johnny I'm Munchkin for life and you are bro bro forever. And nothing will ever change that even into afterlife I will find you bro and once again we together. Rest in peace I'm doing as promised holding the fort but, making something of myself as well. Your life's ending only reminds me the pleasures of the life that can be after, some nirvana or a Phoenix rising from ashes. I will take joy in the little things because nothing is forever. Nothing is perfect, but disfunctionality,zest, insanity this is what I and him share and make us unique individuals at heart because they are the formula to the future of life and code for creativity as a whole. We will always be Power Ranger buddies and ( TNMT) power for life. Forever me morning Mikey and you Ralph!

November 18, 2017

Mr. Robert E. Hatfield II

Son, you were my buddy, my back up, my best friend...we were Batman and Robin, my "Johnny-Robin." You went before me to the afterlife, but this, I say, my brave soldier, you can now rest, for you are in heaven. "I love you with all my heart and soul son." God bless you in eternal life.

Posted by Mr. Robert E. Hatfield II

November 18, 2017

Mrs. Veronica Hatfield

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November 18, 2017

Mr. & Mrs. Hatfield

Johnny, was our beloved son, admired and respected my his momma and pops (as he lovingly called us), it's with broken hearts that we now give our son back to God. We were proud to have been chosen to raise and see him grow up and have a family....John, even though, you're not with us in body today son, you're with us in spirit and our hearts for eternity...until we reunite again in the afterlife.

November 18, 2017

Veronica Hatfield

As "Johnny's" momma/mommy (as he lovingly called me) will sorely miss his twinkling eyes when he joked around with me. I will miss his hilarious laughter when he teased his "pops" and I. But, what I will miss the greatest, are his warm arms and shoulders cradling my head with love and his kisses on my head, when we were together. My John-John, was a loyal and outstanding son and brother. He left a void that cannot be filled in the hearts of his family. "John, was God's finest warrior, that I was fortunate to have at my side for a while, until God called him back to his side for evermore."

November 17, 2017

Dalila Castro

I am so sorry for your loss. John is that angel that is watching over You and Ronin now. Praying for you.

November 16, 2017

Haley Hatfield

John Hatfield was my husband of 2 1\2 years. I meet him while I was living in Greensboro NC in 2014. We quickly feel in love and started a life together. John brought me closer to God and helped me understand the bible we read almost every day. He brought a lot of good out of me that no other person ever had. I will always hurt for the piece of my heart that will always be missing because you are no longer here. Ronin is just a baby now but as he gets older I will make sure to remind him every day of the amazing father he had. Ronin and I love you and miss you so much. Rest in peach, my love.

November 3, 2017

Family

Orlando & Josie Garza

Although we did not get to see Johnny grow up, he was always in our thoughts and prayers, as they will now be for his wife and son. May he Rest In Peace and our condolences to all who mourn him.

His uncle, aunt and cousins.

November 3, 2017

Family

Joel Barrientos

Hello this is Joel Barrientos uncle my condolences to the family

October 26, 2017

Sara Groome

Veronica,

I may not have known John personally, but I do remember your stories of him when we worked together. I'm so sorry for yalls loss! I know it's hard to stay positive during such a hard and negative time, but God will give you the strength you need. I pray that your memories of John will comfort you when you need it. Love you! Praying for you and your family!

October 26, 2017

Buffalo Creek Elementary

We are so sorry to hear about John's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

October 24, 2017

Jennifer Gibson

I am so sorry for the loss of John. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
He and my older children served together in the church. Watched him grow up in the church. My heart breaks for the entire family.

October 24, 2017

Michael McAnulty

SPC John Robert Hatfield, thank you for your dedicated service to our great nation and the sacrifices you and your family have endured on our behalf. May God bless you and your family always.

October 23, 2017

Mary Alford

I did not know John Robert but I know his mother Veronica. My heart is heavy imagining her grief and sorrow. May God be with you Veronica and your family as you navigate the difficult days, months and even years ahead. I pray that your memories of your son will give you comfort and solace.

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