Mr. William Jerry Hattaway, age 80, of Grovetown, formerly of Louisville, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011, at the residence of his daughter and surrounded by family.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday in the Louisville City Cemetery with Rev. David Boggs from Bartow/Moxley United Methodist Church officiating.
Jerry was a veteran, having served 4 years in the Navy. After serving in the Navy, he went on to work for Southern Bell where he retired. After his retirement, he farmed and later was owner and operator of Hattaway Bait & Tackle in Louisville. He was a member of the Louisville United Methodist Church.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, John T. and Maggie Hattaway and his daughter Teresa Hattaway. Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 60 years: Betty T. Hattaway of Grovetown; daughter: Della Hendrix and Ty, Grovetown; and two sons: Mike Hattaway and Becky, Augusta, and Bill Hattaway and Joanna, Bartow. Jerry also leaves his seven grandchildren with fond memories: Bekki (Aaron) Hall, Thomson; Michael Hattaway, Jason Hattaway, Megan Hattaway, Daniel Hattaway, Toni (Dave) Hall, Lexington, SC; and Trey Hattaway, U.S. Marine Corp. His great-grandchildren: Tanner and Emmie Hall, Thomson, Zach and Morgan Hall, Lexington, SC, will forever hold a special place in their hearts for the love he gave to them. Jerry also leaves behind his brother, John Hattaway, and two sisters, Ethel Davis and Carolyn Rouell, all of Louisville.
Family and friends will be received 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday at the funeral home and may be contacted at the home of his son, Bill Hattaway, at 1407 Hwy 221 South, in Bartow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Moxley United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lois Gaston, 1175 Walden Brett Road, Wadley, GA 30477 or Gideons International at P.O. Box 140800 Nashville, TN 37214-0800.
You may sign the family's personal online guestbook at www.taylorfhlouisville.com .
Taylor Funeral Home 401 W. 8th Street, Louisville is in charge of arrangements.