James “Jim” Douglas Hatfull, devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
died unexpectedly at home on Jan. 30, 2024. Jim was born in Oceanside,
N.Y. in 1937. He was recently preceded in death by his loving wife of 60
years, Margaret “Mickey” Adelaide Hatfull, who passed away on Nov. 20,
2023. Jim was a long-time employee of IBM, and later Lexmark, retiring
from both. Jim also served his country as a member of the U.S. Coast
Guard in his earlier years. As part of his work in the Coast Guard,
Jim learned how to cook and later cooked often for his family, passing
on this love of cooking to all three of his sons.
Jim and Mickey had a love of antiques and anything old. They maintained
a booth at the Georgetown Antique Mall for decades and spent much time
together traveling to purchase inventory for the booth and for their own
collections. Jim was also something of a handyman and did woodworking to
support Mickey’s tole painting activities. They traveled together to
various craft shows where they sold the items Jim made and Mickey
painted. Jim also enjoyed watching many sports, especially football and
golf. In his younger years, he played golf often.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mickey, parents Edgar “Ed” and
Lillian Hatfull (nee Kelly), brother Robert, and stillborn granddaughter
Teresa Hatfull. He is survived by sister Doris “Dee” (Daniel) Perez,
sons Keith (Dianne), Owen (Jodi), and Wesley (Lesley); grandchildren,
Emma (Brandon) Rust, Heather, Eric, Rebecca, and Kaley Hatfull, along
with many wonderful friends and neighbors who all miss him dearly.
Private graveside services will be observed by his family in the
Versailles Cemetery.