Harold H. Hatten Sr.

July 31, 1925 - November 28, 2018

Harold H. Hatten, Sr., age 93 of Gallipolis and formally of Jackson, passed away in Gallipolis on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on July 31, 1925 to the late Art and Mabel (Blair) Hatten. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty D. Hatten, a son, Ronnie Hatten, and daughter-in-laws: Debbie Hatten, Helen Hatten and Linda hatten. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Hatten; sons: Harold H. Hatten Jr. (Madeline) and Gary Hatten Sr.; daughter, Pam Presley (Danny); step-children: Charlie Pugh, Brenda King, Martha Smith, Lisa Blair, Peggy Musser and Judy Pugh. Also surviving are several grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren. Harold was veteran of the United States Army. He served in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was awarded 4 Bronze Stars. He retired from the Goodyear Atomic Plant where he worked as an analyst. He was a devoutly religious man and loved God. Over the years he thoroughly enjoyed working with various youth groups through scouting and church. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Vermillion officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery with military services by Jackson Chapter 45 Disabled American Veterans. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are by the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home in Jackson. Condolences can be sent to: www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com