Funeral services for Mr. W. R. “Wig” Hatton, Jr., 101, of Gilbert, LA, will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Stroud officiating. Interment to follow in Providence Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Wig was born on April 3, 1920 in Bassfield, MS to the union of W. R. Hatton, Sr. and Buella Tyron Hatton, and passed from this life on April 30, 2021 in Monroe, LA. Wig was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gilbert, LA. Wig was a World War II veteran and was one of the members of the “Greatest Generation of Americans.” Wig retired from Louisiana Department of Highways and was also a self-employed farmer. After retirement he enjoyed refinishing antique furniture with his wife Bernice, who owned Bayou Bend Antiques for many years. He will always be remembered for standing up for what he believed.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Frances Bernice Hatton; daughter, Frances Carol Eskew; granddaughter, Carrie Bernice Hatton; and two great-grandsons.
Wig leaves behind two sons; William “Bill” Daniel Hatton and wife Joyce of Dexter, MO.; W. R. “Bobby” Hatton III and wife Cynthia of Ten Mile, TN.; grandchildren, Chris Hatton and wife Destiny of Kingston, TN., Billy Hatton and wife Carrie of Paragould, AR., Amanda Richmond of Monroe, LA., Becky Hatton of Glenmora, LA., Tim Hatton of Dexter, MO., Rachal Hatton Moore and husband Jonathan of Columbia, SC., Ashley Eskew Smith and husband Francis Bert of Alexandria, LA.; great-grandchildren, Brittney Hatton of Kingston, TN., David Hatton of San Antonio, TX., Hunter and Hallie Richmond of Monroe, LA., Travis Sermons of Portland, OR., Ian lane Hatton and Griffin Shaw Hatton of Paragould, AR., Keller and Marlie Hatton of Dexter, MO., Aubrey Smith of Alexandria, LA.; and special caregiver and family friend, Kathy Ezell of West Monroe, LA. He also leaves behind a host of family and friends. Pallbearers will be Chris Hatton, Billy Hatton, Timmy Hatton, Griffin Hatton, and Jonathan Moore.
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Per family request, wearing of a face mask will be appreciated during all services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association.