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Kenneth Ray "Tooty" Hatton

1936 - 2009

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1936

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2009

Kenneth Hatton Obituary

Kenneth Ray "Tooty" Hatton, 72, of the Opelika community in Henderson County died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, at his residence.
Service: 10 a.m. Thursday in Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ernest Elliott officiating. Burial will follow in Jennings Mountain Cemetery, Brownsboro.
Pallbearers will be Richard Crawford, Danny Hatton, Darryl Moretz, Sam Hatton, Wesley Dickens, Greg Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Jackson and Mac Hatton.
Mr. Hatton was born Dec. 2, 1936, in the Opelika community to the late Clarence Norten and Rosie May Jordan Hatton. Kenneth moved to Fort Worth in 1959 where he worked more than 20 years for Harrison Jet Guns Company. He returned to the Opelika community for retirement in 2006.
He was preceded in death by Patsy Ruth Hatton in 2000.
Survivors: Daughter, Vickie Restivo and husband, Guy, of Opelika; brother, Euris L. Hatton of Opelika; sister, Clovis M. Watts of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Brandy Dickens, Whitney Hatton, Toni Restivo; and four great-grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Toba Mitchell

October 7, 2009

Juane,
We were so sorry to here of the passing of your dad, one of the best memories of your dad was when we would see him mowing the lot behind my parents house on his reclining chair lawnmower. The neighborhood always seem to enjoy watching him mow. He will surely be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 7, 2009

Vicki, Guy and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that God loves you and so do we. If you need anything let us know as we will praying for you in the days ahead.
God Bless You
Wes and Tammy Anderson and Madison
Brownsboro Texas

Marysue Barberena

October 7, 2009

Vicki, Guy and Family,
Ken was such an important part of my life for many years. I grew to love him dearly. May you find comfort in knowing that he touched many lives. He will be greatly missed.

Lorri & Harold Hawkins

October 7, 2009

Vicki, Guy and Family:
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times and I pray God will give you peace and understanding.

The Donald Hatton Family

October 7, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sheri & Steve Williams

October 7, 2009

Vicki you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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