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  1. Understanding Petroleum Contaminated Soil Remediation

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    When petroleum is stored, used, and/or transported on a piece of land, there is a risk that it can contaminate the soil in that area. Soil that is concentrated with high amounts of petroleum products present various issues when it comes to health, safety, and regulatory compliance. To eliminate these issues, sites with petroleum-contaminated soil may require remediation services to restore the soil to a healthier condition.

    What Is Petroleum-Contaminated Soil?

    Petroleum-contaminated soil refers to soil that has become contaminated by petroleum products. Even at lower concentrations, pollution from petroleum hydrocarbons negatively affects soil health, harming important soil microorganisms and reducing their number and activity. Because of this, state and federal regulatory agencies have established standards regarding soil contamination to protect the environment and human health.

    Common petroleum products often found in contaminated soil include:

    • Used oil
    • Motor oil
    • Jet fuel
    • Hydraulic fluid
    • Diesel fuel
    • Kerosene
    • Gasoline

    When either of these petroleum products is released at an amount that exceeds state and/or federal regulations, the soil is then considered contaminated. At that point, any responsible parties or landowners are legally required to remediate the soil and restore it to its previously healthy condition.

    Remediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil

    Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection established the Petroleum Restoration Program, which comprises the management, administrative activities, and technical oversight needed to assess and remediate sites contaminated by discharges of petroleum products from stationary storage tanks.

    With this program, eligible sites can receive state funding for remediation efforts using qualified contractors like Hull’s Environmental Services. Remediation for voluntary or non-program cleanup sites must be funded by responsible parties.

    Some of the most commonly used methods for oil-contaminated soil remediation include:

    Dredging/Excavation

    This process involves removing contaminated soil and transporting it to a landfill or other facility for appropriate treatment and disposal. The site is then replenished with uncontaminated sand or fill media.

    Soil Vapor Extraction/Multi-Phase Extraction

    During this process, organic compounds in the soil are volatilized by injecting air into the polluted soil. In doing so, adequate pore space is created within the sediment. Using a vacuum system known as an SVE system, the vapors produced are then extracted from the soil.

    Solidification/Stabilization

    Solidification and stabilization methods use a reagent to curtail the spread of petroleum contamination in the soil. By injecting a solidifying agent into the contaminated soil, the contaminants become trapped in a solid block. If a stabilization agent is used, it prevents soil contamination from spreading or leaching into groundwater.

    Bioremediation

    Bioremediation involves fostering the development of microbial processes or introducing microorganisms into the soil to degrade petroleum hydrocarbons and produce non-hazardous byproducts. With this process, you can support the growth of microorganisms that already exist in the soil, which can consume and degrade pollutants to reduce contamination.

    How Much Does Petroleum-Contaminated Soil Remediation Cost?

    Every soil remediation project has a different price. Some of the factors that will affect the final cost include:

    • Land usage
    • Topography
    • Hydrogeology
    • The extent of the contamination

    According to the EPA, the average project cost is approximately $197,735. Expect to see costs of up to $15,000 for blending contaminated and clean soil and up to $2,000 per acre-foot for remediating sites with roads and other structures. If treatment is performed with innovative treatment technologies, you can see costs from $50,000 to $100,00 per acre-foot.

    Although these costs are pretty high, remediating petroleum-contaminated soil is crucial in preventing long-term, harmful effects on the environment. Taking this step goes a long way toward keeping the planet healthy for future generations.

    Understanding Petroleum Contaminated Soil Remediation

    Get the Soil Remediation That You Need From Hull’s

    Remediating petroleum-contaminated soil is crucial in ensuring the health and safety of humans and the environment while maintaining compliance with strict regulatory standards. At Hull’s Environmental Services, we offer quality environmental remediation services aimed at removing contaminants from soil through processes such as bioremediation, soil vapor extraction, excavation, and more. To learn more about our petroleum-contaminated soil remediation capabilities and other services, contact us today

  2. Top 3 Benefits of Environmental Remediation

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    Top 3 Benefits of Environmental Remediation

    Environmental remediation removes contaminants and pollution from a site’s surface water, groundwater, soil, and sediment to ensure they don’t negatively affect the environment or human health. These services are crucial for a number of reasons and offer several key advantages that impact the success of a project. Keep reading to learn about the four primary benefits of environmental remediation.

    Improves Human Health

    Contamination caused by hazardous pollutants in soil, air, and water can harm human health. By minimizing or removing pollution, remediation services ensure the health and safety of residents and your workforce. Environmental remediation protects the local population from health issues such as developmental disorders, asthma, nausea, cancer, and high morbidity.

    Many people live or walk around polluted areas daily. Environmental clean-up services can benefit human health by reducing land contamination that contributes to illnesses and injuries. As such, performing environmental remediation services illustrates your concern for the environment and surrounding community.

    Improves the Environment of Previously Developed Land

    In urban planning, brownfield land refers to land that currently isn’t being used but was previously developed and may be polluted or contaminated. By performing environmental remediation on brownfield land, these sites can be returned to a state that is healthy for the community.

    Environmental remediation can reverse harmful anthropogenic effects on the land. For example, metal contamination can have several physical, chemical, and biological impacts on soil. Because metal contamination introduces toxicity to the soil, these environments are unable to regenerate. One of the primary goals of environmental remediation is to bring this type of land back to a healthy state so that the community can once again inhabit it.

    A remediation service provider addresses the contamination from a scientific angle, allowing urban planners and land developers to understand their options and make an informed and intelligent decision about the best remediation process for the site.

    Increasing the Value of Land or Property

    A property’s potential to generate profit over time is a key factor in determining its value. A clean and safe property enhances a site’s value by boosting the productivity of ongoing activities and enabling the production of more valuable goods and services.

    Environmental remediation has also been shown to increase a property’s value by giving buyers confidence in the state of the property. The thorough investigation and remediation of a property by a professional ensures that latent defects in the land are uncovered and addressed.

    Environmental Remediation From Hull’s Environmental Services

    Environmental remediation provides several benefits, including better human health, improved property values, the restoration of previously developed land, and access to specialized expertise. At Hull’s Environmental Services, we have over 35 years of experience providing quality environmental remediation and restoration services. We can clean up any contaminants and restore the safety of your site.

    For more information about our environmental remediation solutions, contact us today

  3. Groundwater and Soil Remediation

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    Remediation of contaminated groundwater and soil demands ample integrity from the environmental services company. Once you’ve determined all of the strategic and technical aspects of your groundwater and soil remediation plan, your environmental service provider should work with you to effectively carry it out.

    At Hull’s Environmental Services , our remediation services come with optimal transparency so you know exactly what you’re paying for. We’ve managed hundreds of remediation sites, and we can successfully conduct your next groundwater or soil remediation project, regardless of its size or scope.

    Groundwater and Soil Remediation

    What Is Soil Remediation?

    Soil remediation involves the use of different technologies to protect people and the environment from contaminated soil. Polluted soil is often the result of unregulated waste disposal methods and certain industrial processes. While these historical practices were once compliant with applicable laws, more contemporary testing methods determined the negative impact they had on the environment.

    Many sources of soil contamination exist, including improper industrial waste disposal practices, chemicals, leaks in pipes and tanks, and spills. The resulting contaminants in soil may include many types of substances, such as oils, solvents, pesticides, paints, heavy metals, and other synthetic materials. With the continued development of test methods, it will be possible to identify a greater number of contaminants. This will help generate more data about these compounds, which remediation efforts will then use to help further mitigate the risks of contamination.

    What Is Groundwater Remediation?

    Groundwater remediation uses certain processes to remove contaminants from groundwater or convert them into harmless substances. Groundwater is water located underground, with much of it present in rock fractures, permeable rock, or unconsolidated materials known as aquifers.

    Groundwater remediation makes groundwater safe for people while mitigating contaminants’ effects on the surrounding environment. It’s also possible to remediate sediment or soil that becomes contaminated through polluted groundwater.

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    Soil and Groundwater Remediation Systems

    If you require soil and groundwater remediation systems, you’ll find a variety of solutions at Hull’s Environmental Services , including:

    • Air sparging and biosparging systems.These systems inject pressurized air into contaminated groundwater and soil that contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dissolving their hydrocarbon content in the process.
    • Bioremediation technology.We utilize state-of-the-art bioremediation technology that allows us to use beneficial microbes to digest and decompose pollutants in contaminated soil or groundwater.
    • Dewatering aeration systems.These systems allow for the removal of hydrocarbons while also draining and removing water from the remediation site.
    • Dual-phase extraction systems.These remediation systems work by removing contaminated soil vapor or groundwater using high-vacuum pumps or blowers.
    • Heavy metal treatment processes.These processes remove various heavy metal elements from soil and water, including cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and cobalt.
    • Liquid- and vapor-phase carbon adsorption systems.These systems remove VOCs using carbon filtration. While vapor-phase vessels do so by limiting the discharge of VOCs into the ambient air, liquid-phase vessels accomplish this by filtering VOCs out of effluent.
    • Low-profile air strippers. These products contain side trays that our customers can easily remove, with the ability to remove as much as 99.9% of certain air contaminants.
    • Oil/water separation systems.The oil and gas industries often use these systems to effectively remove spilled petroleum from groundwater.
    • Soil vapor extraction systems.Vacuum pumps or blowers in these systems clear soil of both volatile and semivolatile contaminants.
    • Sparge and vent systems.These systems remove contaminants from unsaturated and saturated soils using a combination of air sparging and a soil venting system.
    • Thermal/catalytic oxidizers.Using different treatment temperatures, these hybrid systems can effectively eliminate VOCs from contaminated groundwater and soil.

    Why Groundwater and Soil Remediation Is Important

    Groundwater remediation is a crucial process used to identify and solve groundwater issues, specifically pollution and other contaminants. In many cases, groundwater remediation procedures are the only way to protect whole communities from potentially dangerous health and environmental problems.

    Soil remediation is important because it removes contaminants that pose risks to the environment and human health. Contaminated soil can lead to water pollution and cause damage to animal and plant life. It can also lead to economic losses, as contaminated soil is unusable for farming or development. The remediation process reduces or prevents contaminant exposure and protects ecosystems and groundwater resources.

    The Typical Contaminants Found in Contaminated Groundwater and Soil

    Among a litany of other contaminants, groundwater and soil may contain a variety of common contaminants, including the following:

    • Chlorinated solvents
    • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
    • Benzene
    • 1,4-dioxane
    • Methyl tert-butyl ether
    • Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)

    Soil and Groundwater Remediation Solutions from Hull’s Environmental Services

    Soil and groundwater remediation is crucial for a variety of reasons, from preventing further contamination of drinking water to making unusable land usable again, reducing contamination for natural restoration, and more. At Hull’s Environmental Services , we offer some of the most reliable environmental remediation solutions available based on your application’s unique specifications.

    To learn more about our capabilities, contact us online or call us at 866-450-9077 today. To get started on your soil and groundwater remediation solution, request a quote.

  4. Types of Vacuum Trucks

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    Vacuum trucks are a vital tool within the environmental services industry, capable of moving large amounts of both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. These vacuum trucks are highly versatile, with uses in industries ranging from oil and gas terminals to manufacturing. At Hull’s, we operate a fleet of 70bbl and 130bbl vacuum trucks and tankers across the southeast and the south-central United States.

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    Types of Vacuum Trucks

    Applications for vacuum trucks vary widely, with every project requiring the removal of different materials. At Hull’s, our vacuum trucks and tankers are designed to remove and transport hazardous and non-hazardous sludge, liquids, wet products, and dry solids. Depending on the needs of our customers, we may utilize any of the following types of vacuum trucks.

    Liquid Vacuum Trucks

    Liquid vacuum trucks are used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications to pump liquids. This type of vacuum truck can effectively pump liquids from septic tanks, oil/water separators, catch basins, oil spills, and various other settings.

    Combination Vacuum Trucks

    As the name suggests, combination units can vacuum both wet and dry materials. They may utilize a hydrostatic drive for power. Typically, combination units are able to switch back and forth between dry and wet systems, allowing for a significant amount of versatility.

    Vacuum Combination Truck

    These trucks are an excellent option for situations requiring the removal of damp materials. Applications include the cleaning of:

    • Storm Drains
    • Sewer Lines
    • Catch Basins
    • Settling Ponds
    • Drainage Ditches

    Industrial Vacuum Loaders

    Industrial vacuum loaders are highly versatile, offering a particular advantage when working with dry or dusty ground. These trucks function through the use of positive displacement blowers, which direct the air and make it possible to excavate a wide range of different material types. Industrial vacuum trucks are also equipped with a unique filtration system which makes it possible to use them in areas that have high amounts of flying debris and ash, such as furnaces. As such, industrial vacuum trucks are an ideal choice for many projects in chemical and manufacturing plants.

    Vacuum-Excavation

    Other areas that benefit from this type of truck include:

    • Farms
    • Baghouses
    • Food-Grade Facilities
    • Power Plants

    Vacuum Tankers

    For applications that require more power than an industrial vacuum truck can give, vacuum tank trucks are the ideal next step. Our tanker vacuums are able to pump, hold, and transfer a variety of liquids and slurries at higher capacities than vacuum trucks. We own and operate a fleet of 130bbl vacuum tankers across all locations.

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    Vacuum Truck Services from Hull’s

    At Hull’s, we maintain a fleet of vacuum trucks and tankers in Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. We serve the entire southeast and south central United States and are able to transport both hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Our highly-trained staff will work with you to determine the best vacuum equipment for your needs. To learn more about our vac truck services, contact us or request your quote today.

  5. Hull’s Environmental Services Opens New Operations Facility in Nashville, Tennessee

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    Officially opening the doors on October 15th, 2020, Hull’s has announced their newest environmental services facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Positioned just 23 miles due north of Nashville, the facility is located at 2271 Industrial Court in Greenbrier, Tennessee. The new Nashville location complements existing Atlanta, GA, Jacksonville, FL, Panama City, FL, Winter Haven, FL and Tampa, FL facilities in the southeast and numerous facilities in Oklahoma and Texas.

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    The new facility will provide environmental services to public entities and the private sector. They include emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, industrial cleaning, vacuum truck services and contaminated site remediation. Like all other Hull’s locations, this new location is expected to provide clients with a team of highly trained and skilled professionals with a commitment to health, safety and the environment. All Hull’s personnel, at a minimum, are trained and certified in OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response), confined space entry (CSE), and first aid/CPR.

    Response crews have the ability to quickly respond to spills and other emergency response incidents on land or in the water, mitigating damage or harm to the environment. In fact, Hull’s is a U.S. Coast Guard certified Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) with the ability to serve the needs of marine clients that may require water-borne emergency response services. Accordingly, the new location is equipped with a fully stocked emergency response trailer (ERT), response boats, sorbent and containment boom, skimming equipment, and a variety of pumps.

    Tony Payne, the company’s Executive Vice President, said “I’m thrilled to announce our expansion into Nashville. We have existing customers in the railroad, transportation, manufacturing, and utility industries that we can better serve. We’re also confident that new business development in Nashville’s dynamic and booming economy has tremendous upside and potential to further build our customer base. Conditions like this are what make investing in an area a much easier decision.”

    According to 2017 Chamber of Commerce data, Nashville was the number five fastest growing metropolitan area in the country for trade, transportation and utilities, number three for natural resources and mining and number one for other services.

    Director of Marketing and Business Development, Jamie Michael, noted that, “Nashville has an incredible outlook when you look at the growth statistics. They are strong indicators of a growing metro area that public entities and private sector businesses are investing and doing business in. Coupled with our existing customer base, it was a logical decision to set up shop in Nashville.”

  6. PFAS Contamination – What Are We To Do With These Emerging Contaminants?

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    Step aside climate change. In the environmental realm, there might not be any hotter topic right now than PFAS, the family of substances that were used in the production of fabric protection products, electronics, cleaners, waxes, household and commercial products, and fire-fighting aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).

    PFAS Contamination

    So what’s the big deal? The big deal lies in three main characteristics of PFAS. The first problem with PFAS is their non-biodegradeable nature. Simply put, they just don’t break down in the environment through exposure to the natural elements like sunlight and weather. Their chemical stability also means that they don’t react with other chemicals to tear apart their bonds and break them down into other chemicals. And finally, they are bioaccumulative, with the propensity to build up to greater and greater levels in plants and animals, a nightmare for the food chain.

    These substances are commonly found in soil, groundwater, and surficial bodies of water in areas where they were previously used for manufacturing, storing or disposal.

    The real challenge with PFAS is how to remediate and dispose of them using conventional methodologies. The very chemical properties that make them ideal for use in fire fighting and as a water repellent, also make them challenging to capture and dispose of with common remediation techniques. The solutions have to be effective and economically sustainable.

    Furthermore, there is growing concern about how to best dispose of these persistent chemicals. While incineration may be the thought of as the most effective disposal method, controversy does still exist about the temperature needed to destroy these chemicals and the facilities that can reliably do so. Alternatively, there are options to landfill the waste, however, with EPA’s Cradle-to-Grave Hazardous Waste Management Program in force since the mid 1970s, many private sector companies as well as the military, would prefer to mitigate their future risk and avoid putting these PFAS substances into a landfill.

    Some in the engineering, consulting and environmental industries believe that PFAS is the next asbestos crisis and that there will be sweeping changes and cleanup projects in the years to come.

    Whatever the case might be, Hull’s Environmental Services does work with a variety of professional geologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, environmental consultants and project managers that are managing projects involving PFAS. Our experience with managing a wide range of waste streams , our connections within the TSDF industry for waste disposal and our project history with contaminated site remediation means we can support your next project with PFAS.

  7. Hull’s Joins Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance as Affiliate Member

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    Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance LogoAccording to the Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that bridges the gap between technology developers, R&D organizations and private firms, their services focus on improving the bottom line through concepts like Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing, while growing the entire company through new product development, strategic planning and expanded markets.

    Hull’s Environmental Services recently joined the Alliance as an Affiliate Member. Our aim is to support the vital economic development work that grows state industry by providing a needed service, industry knowledge and years of experience to member companies. With growth and expansion also comes more challenges. As an environmental services provider, Hull’s has vast experience working with manufacturing companies as they navigate environmental rules and regulations that require strict compliance.

    In addition to aiding companies with their environmental compliance, Hull’s also supports a wide ranging and diverse group of manufacturers like food & beverage, pulp and paper, aerospace, automobile, machining and chemicals through services like high-pressure water blasting, vacuum truck services, RCRA hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal, contaminated soil remediation, storage tank and vessel cleaning and fulfilling OSRO requirements if required.

    Whether it’s a routine operational maintenance project or a full plant shutdown, Hull’s works with manufacturers to ensure their operations stay running smoothly and environmental compliance is attained.

  8. Two New Emergency Response Trucks To Serve Oklahoma and Texas

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    It’s always exciting to get new stuff, right?

    For Hulls’ South Oklahoma / North Texas location (Wilson, OK), the excitement is still palpable because two new response vehicles were recently delivered.

    These new response vehicles were specifically chosen and modified to service the needs of oil and gas drillers and explorers in this area of the country. Both vehicles are 2019 Dodge Heavy Duty 2500 pickup trucks outfitted with a specially modified bed. They are powered by a 400-hp High Output Cummins Turbo Diesel engine producing 1,000 lb-ft of Torque.

    The specially modified beds are each outfitted with an external 50-gallon fuel tank, air compressor, heavy-duty wheel-well toolboxes, a reinforced headache bar with integrated lights and integrated flash mode lighting for high-visibility.

    With a broad offering of environmental services like emergency spill response, waste transportation & disposal, industrial cleaning and soil remediation, these versatile response vehicles can haul a variety of equipment and trailers.

  9. Hull’s Environmental Services Adds Fourth Location in Florida

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    Hull’s new office at 950 W Derby Ave in Auburndale, FL is ideally situated between the two major metro areas of Tampa and Orlando in central Florida. The area possesses a rich business environment that has been steadily attracting more and more companies from a diverse set of industries such as agribusiness, aviation, logistics, supply chain, distribution and manufacturing.

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    Tony Payne, Executive Vice President, said “when you look at all the factors that play a role in identifying a new location, the central Florida region – in particular the Winter Haven/Auburndale area – has everything going for it: the area is extremely well connected by roads, rail and by air. Industry is diverse and growth is continually on the rise. When you have those ingredients, it translates into a growing demand for environmental services and the lines of business we offer. It’s really an ideal spot.”

    Marketed and hailed as the Winter Haven, FL location for Hull’s, it will offer a wide variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials; UST/AST tank cleaning; contaminated soil excavation and disposal; vacuum excavation and hydro excavation; high pressure water blasting; vacuum truck and tanker services; lab packing; hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation and disposal; roll-off trucks and boxes, and site remediation.

    Like all other Hull’s locations, this new Winter Haven office is expected to provide clients with a team of highly trained and skilled professionals with a commitment to safety. Personnel are specialty trained and certified in OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER, confined space entry, confined space entry rescue, rail roadway and First Aid/CPR.

    About Hull’s Environmental Services

    Hull’s Environmental Services, Inc. is a SBA self-certified, woman-owned small business operating from locations in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas. Throughout the southeast and mid-west United States, Hull’s performs a variety of environmental services including emergency spill response for oil, fuel and hazardous materials, contaminated site remediation, hazardous & non-hazardous waste transportation & disposal, oil-field services, industrial cleaning & maintenance, vacuum truck services, tank cleaning and a wide variety of other related services for both the public and private sector. Hull’s is also a United States Coast Guard certified oil spill removal organization (OSRO) for all or portions of COTP Zones five, seven, eight, nine, eleven and thirteen.

  10. In Memory of Ray Hatfield

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    Hull’s Environmental Services lost a valued employee and friend last week in Ray Hatfield. Ray was a reliable and dedicated employee of Hull’s. We are saddened by his passing and want to thank him for his dedication and commitment over the last 14 years. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his family in this difficult time. He will be missed.

    In Memory of Ray HatfieldCecil Raymond “Ray” Hatfield, age 57, of Healdton, departed this life on May 7. 2019. No services scheduled at this time. Cremation under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home in Wilson.

    Ray was born on June 12, I 96 I in Hereford, TX to the late Mr. Cecil R. Hatfield and Mrs. Glenda Sue (Ponder) Hatfield – Doss.

    Mr. Hatfield was raised in the Springer / Gene Autry area most of his childhood. He attended school at Springer Public Schools. Mr. Hatfield joined the United States Army soon after High School and proudly served his country. Ray was a loving man and was always there to help his family and friends. He and Cheryl Lee-Ann Miller were married on May 27, 1995 in Ft. Worth, TX. Together they have made their home in Healdton for the past 20 years. Ray loved spending time with his family and was always pestering one of the kids. Hunting and fishing were two of his favorite hobbies. Ray would raise anything from baby skunks to possums. He was a Trucking Supervisor for Hull’s Environmental Services for the past 7 years.

    He is preceded in death by his parents: Cecil R. Hatfield and Glenda Sue Doss: and four sisters, Judy, Geneva, Paula, and Thelma.

    Ray is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Hatfield of the home; 14 children. Tony Hatfield, Eric Hatfield, Anna Tennison, Jamie Hatfield, Donald Hatfield, Edwin Barrett, David Cooper, Amanda Cooper, Nicklas Baird, Melinda Laura. Tammie, P.J ., Hailey, and Cassandra; sisters; Tina Schmidt, Maggie Hays, Glenda Esteph; six grandchildren. Brighton, Bentley, Boston, Dakota. Landon. and Delainey; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

    Honorary Pa ll Bearers will be Brad Goodall, Richard Hays, Joseph Hatfield, Dereck Estep, Ethan Hays, and James Copeland.

    Online condolences can be made at alexanderfuneralhome.org