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Royce Hatton Obituary
His commitment to family and his strong values will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Graveside services for Royce will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Bullock Cemetery with Ronny Guess officiating, directed by Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Friends and family are invited to gather in celebration of his life, sharing memories and honoring his legacy. He will lie in state on Saturday, May 17th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 18th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger.
Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann Hatton of Ranger; nephew and step-son, Todd Hatton and wife, Cortnie of Jacksboro; four grandchildren, Cal Rex Hatton and Taylee Britt Hatton of Jacksboro, and Molly Cate Hatton and Mason Cole Hatton of Stephenville; a brother, Billy Tom Hatton of Ranger; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Iva Hatton; four brothers, John Earl Hatton, Kenneth Lee Hatton, Maurice Hatton, and Rex Lyndon Hatton; and a nephew and step-son, Ryan Scott Hatton.
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