Arley Douglas "Doug" Hatton

Arley Douglas “Doug” Hatton, 87, of Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at his home.

He was born on March 8, 1939 in Excello, Ohio, a son of the late Banks and Clisty McGlothin Hatton.

Doug was retired from Texas Eastern where he had worked as the plant supervisor and he was a United States Army Veteran.

He was a faithful member and a member of the board of Grace Gospel Tabernacle. He had been a Gideon for over 40 years. Doug was a good Christian man and father. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, he is with his Heavenly Father now.

Doug was also a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Rocky Mountain Association, trained Rocky Mountain horses, and was an orange belt in Judo while he served in the Army.

He loved to coon hunt, and he trained mules to jump fences while hunting. Doug had an interest in Ham Radio and was known as “Dog Walker” back in the 80’s.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Hatton.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Linda Hunt Hatton, two daughters, Rhonda Hatton and Dr. Twana Hatton both of Owingsville, one sister, Phyllis Hatton Hawkins of Middletown, Ohio, two grandchildren, Charles Ford Sr. (Liz) of Lexington, Kentucky and Ainsley Morris (James) of Watertown, Tennessee, five great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Grace Gospel Tabernacle with Rev. Russell Ingram officiating.

Burial will follow in the Owingsville Cemetery with full military rites by American Legion Post 22.

Visitation is after 12:00 Noon Wednesday at the church.

Pallbearers will be James Morris, Charles Ford Jr., Anthony Bell, Steve Butcher, Jayce Staton and Sherman Smith.

Honorary pallbearers will be Orville Pergram, Harold Wayne Hunt and Dusty Reffitt.

The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home at 89 Slate Avenue in Owingsville is caring for all arrangements for Arley Douglas “Doug” Hatton.