Edward "Ed" Hatton, 82, died Friday October 27, 2006 at his home.

He was born June 6, 1924 in Bath Co. to the late Robert & Emma Mae Manley Hatton, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. During his life he was actively involved in agriculture, both as farmer and working with various agencies that supported farmers including Federal Crop Insurance, Tobacco Grading Service and Kentucky Agricultural Statistics. He received many awards and honors for his outstanding service. In his spare time he was an avid gardener.

He will be missed by his wife Maggie Emmons Hatton, his sons, Larry (Margaret) Hatton, Carlisle & Danny (Becky) Hatton, Paris, his grandchildren, great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a special brother-in-law and friend Eugene Robinson.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter Joan Karen Hatton, 2 brothers Robert, Jr. & Talmadge Hatton and 2 sisters Pansy Robinson & Magdelene Curran.

Services will be 11:00 A.M. Monday in the Longview Cemetery conducted by Pastor Mike Moulder.

Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M.Sunday at Mathers-Gaunce F.H.