Kenneth Ray Hatfield, age 71, of Green Bay, VA, passed away on December 6, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1950, to the late Orville Hatfield and Margie Toler and raised in West Virginia. He met the love of his life, Ernestine Baisden, and they were married for 53 years. He loved to sing, play, and write country music. He played in multiple bands throughout the years. He always had a bible or guitar in his hand. He was a member of Freedom Word Church. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters; Karen H. Neese (Charles) of Henrico, VA, Kenetta H. Carricato (Ron) of Farmville, VA, 4 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and numerous brothers and sisters. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at 12:00 noon in the chapel of Puckett Funeral Home. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service starting at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens. Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.