Clarence Gene Hatton, 73, passed away on May 5, 2023, in Ruston, Louisiana.  He was born on May 19, 1949, in Jonesboro, Louisiana.

Gene graduated from Chatham High School and then attended Louisiana Tech University.  After university, he joined the United State Army and served for 12 years.  During his time in the army, he served in Thailand and also spent several years as a Staff Sergeant at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.  After leaving military service, he found his calling as a police officer for the University Police Department at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.  He worked there until his retirement in 2000.  During those years, he was married and divorced twice but had no children.

In his free time, Gene enjoyed fishing, reading, and the occasional catfish buffet.  He also enjoyed sitting and talking with his many friends and acquaintances in Chatham.  Gene was a very good-hearted person and quick to offer his opinion on any subject.

Gene will be remembered by his surviving brother, Lloyd Glen Hatten, several nephews and cousins, and his many friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Baskin Hatton, his mother, Bertha Pardue Smith Hatton, his brother, Ormon Baskon Hatten, his sister, Vauda Fay Hatton, and his brother, Carl Ross Hatton.

A memorial service will be held at Zoar Methodist Church near Chatham, Louisiana on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 3:00PM with Bro. Floyd Smith officiating.