Harley Chester Hatfield, 31, of New Athens, Illinois, formerly of Odessa, Texas, born April 9, 1994 in Centreville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

Harley was formerly employed at HEB in Odessa, TX. He was an avid video game player.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Curtis and Donna Hatfield.

Surviving are his parents, Chester and Michele "Shelly", nee Monroe, Hatfield; a brother, Michael C. Monroe of Odessa, TX; grandmother, Victoria Hermann of New Athens, IL; and grandfather, Michael J. Monroe of Viburnum, MO.  He was also a dear nephew, cousin, friend.

Friends may visit from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.  Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m.
A private cremation will follow.