Paul Carl Hatfield, 71, of Gravel Switch passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, KY after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on September 28, 1953 to the late Thomas and Helen Hatfield.
Mr. Hatfield enjoyed a long career with Branscum Construction, overseeing many projects but his crowning achievements included the construction of multiple cancer treatment centers in Kentucky. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially at dirt-track races.
Mr. Hatfield is survived by his wife, Shellie Hatfield, of Gravel Switch; two daughters Shannon Curry (Mike) of Russell Springs and Amanda Cook (Todd) of Knoxville; three stepchildren, Amanda Wesley (Brian) of Broomfield CO, Brandon Wesley (Tiffany) of Nashville, and Dana Shely (Matt) of Lawrenceburg; four grandchildren, Lily and Addison Rucker and Jazmine and Elijah Curry; five step-grandchildren Aubrey and Gauge Wilson, Leah Shely, Riggin and Bixby Wesley; sister Ruby Holmes (Rollin) of Columbia and a host of extended family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hatfield was preceded in death by two brothers, Herman and Ronnie Hatfield and two sisters, Dorothy Holmes and Wanda May.
Funeral services were 1:00pm Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the New Hope Cemetery.
Bro. Jerry Brown and Bro. Randy Douglas officiated and pallbearers were Tom Hatfield, Elijah Curry, Dana Shely, Matt Shely, Terry Turner, and Doug Holmesand Honorary pallbearers were Mike Turner, Stephen Hart and Kelly Warren.
