Jerry Ray Hatfield of Stillwater Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the age of 82 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He was born March 23, 1944 to Odessa Camp Helm Hatfield on the family farm in Haskell County, Texas. The family moved to Abilene where Jerry was adopted by Dewey Hatfield upon Odessa’s second marriage. Jerry lived at home with his family until the age of 16 when he was accepted into the Abilene State School system. There, he made numerous friends and participated in many school activities.

Jerry graduated to the group home systems of Texas and lived in a variety of locations including ASS, Stamford Group Home, Northwood of Abilene, and private care with AJ and Bobbie Draper. He worked a variety of jobs but was particularly successful working in ceramics at the sheltered workshop, and later took great pride working for the Recycling Center of Abilene, eventually mastering every area of recyclables in the facility. In 2007, Jerry relocated to McCall’s Chapel in Ada OK to be nearer to his sister’s family. He spent three years there, happily tending the fish ponds and enjoying semi-retirement. When the Oklahoma family relocated to Stillwater, Jerry migrated north, first to Westview Nursing Home in Guthrie, then moved to Stillwater and Grace Living Center (formerly Stillwater Creek). He was well-liked among the staff and residents, keeping them on their toes with his sense of humor and ornery personality. They speak fondly of their “Jer-Bear” and he will be missed.

Jerry had multiple passions during his lifetime including John Wayne westerns, fishing, smoking his pipe, baloney sandwiches, Dr. Pepper, his dog Jinx, spending time with family, napkin fights and, of course, following America’s team, the DALLAS COWBOYS!. He was an exceptional brother, cousin, uncle and friend.

Jerry was preceded in death by his beloved mother Odessa Hatfield, brother James “Snuffy” and sister-in-law Mary Helm, brother Denny “Ed” Hatfield, grandparents W. C. and Delanie Camp, uncle W. C. “Junior” Camp and very special brother-in-law David “Dan” Daniels. He is survived by his sister Judy Daniels of Stillwater, aunt Sally Camp, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Honoring the family’s wishes, there will not be a public funeral or memorial service. A private inurnment will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jerry’s name to Stillwater Medical at Home Hospice (formerly known as Karman Legacy Hospice) of Stillwater or the hospice institution of your choice.