David James Hatley Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of David James Hatley of Albemarle, North Carolina. David passed away on July 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember David for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. David’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Adam Hatley and Emma Isabelle Huneycutt Hatley; his wife Jeanette Carlene Smith Hatley; his grandson Jason Trexler; his daughter Teresa Hatley Trexler Smith of Albemarle; his grandson Joshua Hatley Trexler of Fletcher; and his adoptive parents, John Schutte, Angela Hatley of Albemarle, John Hatley and Teresa.
