Robert "Lee" Hatfield

Robert “Lee” Hatfield, age 71, of Sanford, NC, passed away on July 13, 2024, with his family by his side.

 He was born on March 26, 1953, to the late Lillian Badgett & Robert Curtis Hatfield, Jr. Lee graduated from the University of Southern California with an Engineering degree. While in California he developed lifelong friendships, a love of the sun, a close-knit group of coworkers, a love of cars and a fondness for Mexican food.

He was an amazing man. He was honest, generous, and giving and if you needed help, he was always the first one there. Lee had a caring and kind soul and made an impact on everyone he met. He loved hiking, kayaking, exploring waterfalls, working on cars, traveling, participating in a yearly football competition, history, his friends, family, and above all, spending time with his four granddaughters.

Lee is survived by sons, Robert Justin (Lacey) and John (Brianna) Hatfield; four granddaughters Holly, Willow, Dorothy, and Lillian Isabella; sister, Lynn Small and brother, Curt (Maryanne) Hatfield; as well as many nieces and life-long friends.

Due to the magnificence of Lee’s life and his enormous impact, there will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 9 AM for two hours at, a place he loved as much as they loved him, Marco’s Pizza, 3058 S. Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC. A second Celebration in Los Angeles will be held in March of 2025.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a state or national park so that others can enjoy the beauty that Lee loved.

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