JOHNNY EDWARD HATTON
Johnny Edward Hatton, 59, Clinton passed away at home Sunday, May 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Mr. Hatton was a loving son, brother, husband, father, and his favorite title “PaPa.” His lifelong passion was serving his community as a fireman and rescue technician. He served on the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department, Anderson County Mountain Rescue, and the Clinton Fire Department. In 2015, he retired from the City of Clinton as a fireman after 31 years of service. In addition to his passion of serving his community, Mr. Hatton also enjoyed farming with his companion, Bandit, by his side.
Mr. Hatton was preceded in death by: Grandparents, the Rev. Pete Melzoni and wife Elizabeth, Clyde and Jeanette Hatton; father, David Hatton Sr.; father and mother-in-law, Bill and Darlene McKamey; loving wife, Alma Hatton; brothers-in-law, Terry Long, and Billy and Brian McKamey.
Mr. Hatton is survived by: Daughter, Amanda Sutton and husband Christopher; son, Pvt. Caden Hatton; mother, Brenda Hatton; brother, David Hatton and wife Yolanda; sister, Elizabeth Long; brother-in-law, Terry McKamey and wife Michelle; sister-in-law, Jan McKamey; grandson, Tyler Sutton; family friend, Jeannie Greggory; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Holley Gamble Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, with funeral services officiated by the Rev. Donnie Moore following.
The Rev. Gary Smith will officiate the graveside service at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Anderson Memorial Gardens.
The family will meet at Holley Gamble Funeral Home at 10 a.m. for processional.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the Marlow Volunteer Fire Department in the memory of Johnny Hatton.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.
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