Dustin Eric Hatfield, 37, Salem, and formerly of Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017.

He was born Oct. 11, 1979 in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth High School with the Class of 1999.

On Jan. 9, 2010 he married Patricia Hatfield, who survives.

He is also survived by his father figure Mike Mercer of Plymouth with whom he had made his home from the age of 15. His father Richard Hatfield, brother Chad (Vicki) Hatfield, sister Melissa Hatfield, sons Michael, Shawn and Ryan Durham, two nieces Bailey and Olivia Hatfield, three nephews, Brady and Sam Hatfield, Kane Shock and Cameron Mitchell, five grandchildren, Courtney, Riley, Peyton, Brayln, and Myla Durham, two great grandchildren, Levi and Cami Durham also survive. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Kay O’Hara and a brother Bryan Hatfield.

Dustin loved hunting, baseball and spending time with his family. He had a passion for joking and picking on people. He also enjoyed his time spent in the US Army and very proud of being a veteran.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the Dawalt Funeral Home, 204 E. Market Street, Salem. Calling will continue after 9 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home with services at 1 p.m.

Memorial Contributions to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 120 Wall Street, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10005. www.afsp.org