Fellow Woodworker lost his better half today.

[Dennis Peacock]

I know this is an OT kind of thing, but this needs the widest possible exposure.

Our buddy, Bobby Hatfield has just notified me that his wife of 44 years has past away. I really feel a great sadness as Evelyn was a wonderful woman and was always with Bobby at the BBQ's. I will post an address if anyone wishes to send flowers or a card of condolence.

It's just kind of hard to type this since I know them both as they have sat here and "chewed the fat", brought wood down to us and shared life in general with us out of their own lives.

I post this in both Honor and Respect for Bobby and Evely Hatfield.

Our hearts and prayers are with you Bobby and Family.

I have attached a photo of Bobby and Evelyn from Terry Hatfields BBQ.

[Keith Starosta]

I don't know Bobby personally, but my heart still goes out to him and his family. He will be in my prayers. I'm sorry for his loss...

Keith

[Dennis Peacock]

I don't know Bobby personally, but my heart still goes out to him and his family. He will be in my prayers. I'm sorry for his loss...

Keith

Keith,

Bobby is an SMC member and you may know him better as the ol' Grouch. Thank you for your prayers and support.

[Mark Rios]

Please pass my condolences to Mr. Hatfield. Also my thoughts and prayers are with him.

[Jim Becker]

This is sad news, indeed. Our partners in life are what keep us going and provide motivation and meaning in everything we do. Ali and I send our thoughts to Bobby, too.

[Keith Starosta]

Keith,

Bobby is an SMC member and you may know him better as the ol' Grouch. Thank you for your prayers and support.

Dennis, I didn't mean to indicate that I don't know who he is, just that I had never met him. I've admired his skills via his posts here ever since joining up.

Again, thoughts and prayers.....

Keith

[Dennis Peacock]

Dennis, I didn't mean to indicate that I don't know who he is, just that I had never met him. I've admired his skills via his posts here ever since joining up.

Again, thoughts and prayers.....

Keith

Sorry Keith....My misunderstanding. I apollogize.

[Dennis Peacock]

If anyone wishes to send flowers for Bobby Hatfield:

The funeral will be tomorrow (Saturday) at 2PM
Funeral Home is: Jackson's Funeral Home
The local florist is: Purdy's Florist, 870-523-5872

Bobby sends his sincere thanks for your prayers and support.

[Terry Hatfield]

I write this with truly a heavy heart. We have been blessed by getting to know Bobby and Evelyn. We enjoyed them so much at the BBq's. I admired Evelyn's spunk in the face of her medical problems. She was a fine woman and will be deeply missed by everyone that had the pleasure of meeting her. Our hearts and prayers go out to Bobby and his family.

Terry and Cheryl and family

[Ted Shrader]

Bobby -

My condolences to you and your family during this period of loss. You have many great memories of your life together. May those sustain you always.

Ted

[Glenn Clabo]

It is such sad news...The loss of a spouse is so difficult and it touches home for me. I went through a loss 7 years ago. It is a most difficult time. My heart goes out to Bobby and his family.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I can never seem to find words to express my sympathy at time like this. I will keep Bobby and family in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken

[Don Abele]

Bobby, my deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family in this very difficult time. You will be in our prayers.

[Scott Coffelt]

Praying for you and your family, Bobby.

[Robert Ducharme]

I would also like to offer my condolences. God be with you

[Waymon Campbell]

Bobby - My wife Fran and I send you our most heartfelt condolences at the loss of your wife. And I offer these words for reflection...

#########################
Togetherness

Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped into the next room.
I am I, and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other, we are still.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way you always used to.
Put no difference into your tone,
wear no air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word it always was;
let it be spoken without effect, without the ghost of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
there is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind, because I am out of sight?
I am but waiting for you, for an interval,
somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well.
All will be as it was before, only better,
infinitely better.
We will be one together in Christ."

... Henry Scott Holland
#########################

[Rob Littleton]

My family sends thoughts and prayers.

God bless you

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

Bobby and family
Kay and I offer your our condolences.
We are deeply sadden by your loss
May your wife be an everlasting inspiration to whomever knew her and may she be inscribed in the "book of life" forever.
May god bless you and your family.
Daniel :'(

[Jack Diemer]

Sorry to hear about Evelyn :( Please pass my condolences to Bobby.

I had the pleasure to meet her that day, she seemed really nice and patient to hang out while we all drooled over Terry's Shop.

[Dave Richards]

Please include my condolences to Bobby. I wish him well.

[Ken Salisbury]

My condolences to Bobby and his family. I remember Evelyn well from my visits to Terry's place. She was a delightfull lady.

[Mark Mazzo]

My condolences to Bobby and his family. I hope he can find some strength in the wishes from those here on the Creek.

-- Mark

[Steve Plunkett]

Bobby,
My sympathies are with you and your family.

Steve Plunkett

[Dan Bussiere]

Bobby,
My condolences to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Dan

[Earl Reid]

Bobby, We are very sorry to hear of your loss, You will be in our thoughs and prayers
Earl and Barbara Reid

[Dick Parr]

Bobby, the wife and I send our condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers.

[Richard Allen]

Bobby, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, You are in my thoughs.

[Frank Pellow]

Bobby, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that, in time, you will find solice in your woodworking. I know that I spend a lot of time in my mind sharing my woodworking and construction projects with departed loved ones.

[Matt Bridges]

Bobby,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Matt

[Chris Padilla]

In your time of need you can count on us for a shoulder, Bobby.

[Sam Chambers]

Bobby:

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers.

[Ed Falis]

Bobby,

I don't know you well - just your posts. But you have my condolences, and those of my family. Our good wishes go with you both.

- Ed

[Joe Suelter]

Very sorry for your loss, Bobby. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Warren White]

I too offer my condolences. You and your family will certainly be in my prayers. God bless you with the comfort you need and the pleasant memories that will help see you through this most difficult time. I am very sorry.

Warren White

[Bruce Page]

Bobby, please accept my heartfelt condolences to you, and your family.

[Paul Downes]

So very sorry to hear about your loss Bobby. I couldn't help but notice that you were married to your dear Eveyln for as many years as I have been alive. That length of time is a testiment to the bond you have with her and though she is gone from this physical world, I will pray that you will see her again and that God will give you comfort and peace. While we never had the occaision to meet other than on the web, it has been clear to me that you are a person of consideration and kindness. Often is found a reflection of one spouse in the other, she must have been a remarkable person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Martin Shupe]

Bobby,

Please accept our condolences.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Dennis Peacock]

If anyone wants to send a card to Bobby PM me and I will get you his snail mail address.

[Bob Lasley]

Bobby,

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob

[David Rose]

Hey Bobby, you "ole Grouch". You have meant an awful lot to me over the past few years with answers to my questions and other "nonsense". I remember Evelyn very well though I only spent a few hours with her at Terry's BBQs. I suffer with you at least a little. Not so much because of knowing either of you well, but for having gone through losing a spouse. Our life together was of much fewer years, but it gives me an inkling of what you are going through. I don't want to "cross any lines" here, but as we were both believers when my wife died it was almost as if I felt her passing as the "Lord's gain". It still hurts but it's not the same as some suffer. She is comfortable (what an understatement!) now.

Feel free to call me any time or PM or email me.

Your friend,

David

[David Brown]

I am new here , but have enjoyed your post, I feel very comfortable here and I share your pain. You are in my prayers, Dave

[Jason Roehl]

Bobby, we've all enjoyed your posts and presence here and other forums. You are most certainly in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope that you find peace and comfort in your time of loss.

[John Miliunas]

Bobby, what can I possibly say that hasn't already been said? My condolences to you and your family and you are all in my prayers. Take care.

[David Klug]

Bobby, I want to offer condolenses and our prayers for you and family.

DK

[Randy Moore]

Bobby, So sorry to learn of you loss. Please accept the condolances of my wife, Pam, and I in your time of sorrow.

May God be with you.

Randy

[Kelly C. Hanna]

I don't know what I would do if I lost my wife. Sorry to hear of your loss and we both send our condolences to you and the family.p

[Terry Quiram]

Bobby

Connie and I are deeply saddened by your loss. The short time we spent with you and Evelyn was quality time. We remember Evelyn as a grand lady with a wonderful presence and much patience. Please know we are thinking of you.

Terry and Connie

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

Bobby,

I am very sorry for your loss. My thought's and prayers are with you.


Roger

[John Haylow]

Bobby.

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.

Sincerely,

John Haylow

[Tony Falotico]

What can I say that hasn't already been said, Bobby you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sorrow for your loss.

Tony.

[Tyler Howell]

Sorry for your great loss Bobby.