Franklin "Dee" Hatton, Sr. was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio.

He loved playing guitar and recording songs. He loved the outdoors. He was a very loving and caring soul. A blessing to all that knew him.

Dee is preceded in death by his father Walter Hatton, as well as brothers Walter Hatton, Jr. and Terry Hatton.

He is survived by his wife Darlene, sons Franklin (Ashley), Joshua, and Joseph (Kimberly) Hatton. Loving mother Rushie Hatton (neé King), grandchildren Franklin III, Emily, Madelyn, Doris, Katie and Miracle, Tinsley, Joey and Eleanor, brothers Thomas, Charles, Jerry and Samuel Hatton, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Dee was a firm believer in Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

(A Psalm of David.)

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.