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Michael Coulter Hattaway, DDS, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 following an automobile accident.
He was born Gaston County, NC on July 17, 1952 to the late James Herbert Hattaway and Catherine Coulter Hattaway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lynne Lehmann Hattaway and brother James Hattaway.
Dr. Hattaway graduated from Sanford Central High School in 1970. He continued his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with his doctorate in dentistry. He was in private practice, at Michael C. Hattaway, DDS Family Dentistry, for over 35 years. He will be missed by his patients and the community that he served.
He is survived by his loving children Patrick Hattaway of Durham, Lindsey Hattaway Ingram (Bryan) of Sanford, Jessica Hattaway Coty (Joseph) of Georgia, Catherine Hattaway Harris (Ray) of Washington, NC; brother William Hattaway (Arielyn) of Gastonia; David Hattaway of Alabama; and grandchildren Gabi Ingram, Jace Ingram, Olivia Coty and Michael Coty.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the foyer of St. Luke United Methodist Church. A Celebration of Life will follow in the chapel at 3:00 PM with Pastor Eddie Hill officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Dr. Hattaway's memory, to the Helping Hands Clinic, 507 North Steele Street, Sanford, NC 27330 or www.hhcsanford.com.
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Lavonne Fore
July 16, 2023
My deepest condolences. Remembering Mike from high school and as a good friend. He wanted to become a physician and I was going to become a nurse. We both became dentists. You are missed.
Charlotte Anderson
July 14, 2023
Memories remain within ones treasure never to be forgotten
Tammy Harris
July 6, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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