Robert E. Hazel (1925-2015)

Hazel, Robert Earl, age 89 of Midfield, Alabama, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 17, 2015. Robert Hazel was born of Tallie P. Hazel and Eva A. Hazel (also of Midfield) and was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Patsy Nichols Hazel. Robert "Gran-Gran" Hazel lived a long and wonderful life serving his Lord, Family, and Country. Mr. Hazel enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served his country honorably during WWII and the Korean War. He was discharged from the Navy on March 11, 1952 after serving in the 783RD Fighter Squadron (Aircraft Carrier Bon Homme Richard). He later worked for U.S. Steel as a machinist at the Fairfield Works Rail Mill. He also was a private pilot and a member of the Bessemer Civil Air Patrol. Mr. Hazel was an active and devoted member of Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church in Midfield, Alabama, where he served as a Deacon, Youth Leader and Sunday School Teacher.

Funeral Services will be held at Fairfield Highlands Baptist Church on Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 am. at the Church with Graveside Services at Valhalla Cemetery. Minister Ed Cruce will be officiating and Valhalla Cemetery directing.

Gran-Gran was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his daughters: Patsy Lynn Heaton and her husband Gerald Heaton, Robbie Elizabeth Elliott and her Husband Jeffrey W. Elliott; Grandchildren: Christa Diffley, Rebekah Harmon (Todd), Joy Morris (Ken), Jennifer Close (Jason), Patrick Elliott (Rose), Ryan Elliott, Taylor Elliott, and Leila Elliott; Great-Grandchildren: Jerrod Diffley, Justin Diffley, Shelby Diffley, Noah Harmon, Sarah Morris, Logan Close, Lily Close, Ethan Elliott and Alijah Elliott.