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Gerald Hattaway Obituary
Hattaway
September 6, 1929-
January 24, 2014
Columbus, GA- Gerald B. Hattaway, 84, died Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Stuckey, GA, son of Emmett H. & Julia Eskew Hattaway.
He moved to Columbus as a young man working for Southern Railroad. While still working with the railroad company, he met the love of his life Jean Knighton. They married in 1949 making Columbus their home.
In the early 1950s, he began a career with Muscogee Iron Works, a company his father- in-law co-founded. He retired after 40 years and then began working as a bailiff with the Muscogee County Sheriff Department. He ultimately retired spending the remainder of his time at home with his wife.
He was a member of Hilton Terrace Baptist Church for 57 years where he served as a deacon. He also was a long time member of the Columbus Exchange Club.
He was affectionately known as Grumpy to his family and friends, although his demeanor was totally the opposite. He personified the true essence of a family man. His faith in the Lord, his work ethic, integrity, and sense of humor was an inspiration to family and friends.
Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Jean K. Hattaway; children, Susan Smith of Columbus; Terry Hattaway (Rhonda) of Columbus; Robin Hattaway (Jill) of Savannah. Also grand children, John Edwards (Teresa), Lindsay Ellis (Chris), Leah Hebert (Justin), Andrew Hattaway (Kristin), Brett Hattaway (Jenny Lee), Vanessa Martin (Chris), Whitney Hattaway (Mike Tessier). Great grandchildren; Corinne Edwards, Cody and Tristan Ellis, Jackson, Carson, Molly Kate, Parker Hebert, and Drew and Jack Martin.
Family will receive friends at 2:00 pm just prior to the funeral service.
The funeral service will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Striffler - Hamby, Edgewood Hall, followed by a private interment in Parkhill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Valley Rescue Mission, 2903 2nd Avenue, Columbus Georgia.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Hattaway
February 4, 2014
Jean, this is Homer Gray (Sol Loeb Company).
I remember the good times we had together.
I regret to hear that Gerald passed. May the Lord grant you peace beyond all measure, as promised in His word.
Sorry I was away on Senior Choir Tour,
so I could not visit nor attend funeral.
God Bless you and family.
Homer
Howard Claybrook
January 31, 2014
Jean and family,
Jane and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you in Gerald's passing. It was our good fortune to be your neighbors for seventeen years and Gerald was helpful to me in many ways. We spent lots of time discussing our lawns, children, etc. and he was always a good friend and fine man.
January 27, 2014
May God wipe all tears from your eyes.
Joan & Dannie Gilliland
January 27, 2014
Jean, Dannie and I are so sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dannie and Gerald worked together for many years at Muscogee Iron Works. He will be missed by many.
brett jones
January 27, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Gerald was one of the good guys in this world. We use to chat every morning at the restaurant. I always have thought highly of him
Welton & Martha Marie Underwood
January 27, 2014
Jean, Grumpy was one of the best men I have ever known and it was a very distinct honor to have served as his
Deacon. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sandee McCarty Fuller
January 27, 2014
I met Mr. Hattaway when I would spend the nite with Susan during high school years. He was always polite and kind to me as was his wife. Very good people. I am so sorry for your loss Sue. My condolences to the entire family. I enjoyed knowing your parents. May God comfort you in this time.
January 27, 2014
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS , I WORKED WITH GERALD SEVERAL YEARS AT MUSCOGGE IRON WORKS AND ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM , MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYS, ROBERT AND ALICE DEVALL
January 27, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Gerald was a very good man and we enjoyed him being our neighbor. He will be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you all. God bless. The Wharam Family
Michael Edwards
January 27, 2014
I extend my sincere sympathy to the entire Hattaway family.
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