- Date Of Birth: July 26, 1932
- Date Of Death: April 16, 2020
- State: Missouri
Lon Daniel “Dan” Hatton, age 87, of Hannibal, Mo. passed away at 11:15 pm Thursday, April 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family at his home .
Dan was born on July 26, 1932, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, the son of William E. and Ida (Ludwick) Hatton.
He was united in marriage to Marlene Glascock on August 24, 1952, in Hannibal. In August, 2019 they celebrated 67 loving years of marriage. She survives him of the home.
Other survivors include four sons, Randy Hatton (Edye) of Maroa, IL, Brad Hatton (Andrew Rodriguez) of Dallas, TX, Jeff Hatton (Jean Ann) of Hannibal, MO, Chris Hatton of Hannibal, MO; three daughters, Marla Hatton Wisdom of Quincy, IL, Sandi Hatton Terford (Rick) of Quincy, IL, and Toni Hatton Park of Quincy, IL; 17 grandchildren, Justin, Miranda, Carmen, Molly, Ian (Whitney), Denyse (Reggie), Andrew (Jordan), Christian, Caroline, Julian, Gracie, Sophie, Maddie, Dominique, Larry, Xavier and Miles; four great-grandchildren, Brett, Colton, Olivia and Josie; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hatton was preceded in death by his siblings, Henry, Taylor, Bennie, Tony, Bill, Doc, Arilla, Dorothy, Ida, and Wilma; and a great-grandson, Austin.
Dan attended Hannibal Public Schools and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952-1964 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Professionally Dan was a Master Electrician at Underwood (General Mills) until his retirement two days after his sixty-fifth birthday.
Dan’s passion in life was his family and the great outdoors. He often said his greatest blessing was his wife and children.
Mr. Hatton was a charter member and past president of the NEMO National Wild Turkey Federation. He was a member of the Yellow Creek Water Fowl Association, Ducks Unlimited, and South Side Coffee Club. Dan was also a member of the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 and was a proud recipient of the Great River Honor Flight Mission 47 in May, 2018. This honor was something that Dan cherished and spoke of often. He was so proud to serve his country and was a true American patriot.
Mr. Hatton was Christian by faith.
