James Terrell Hatton – Dec. 13, 2024
James Terrell Hatton, 80, of Russellville, passed away Dec. 13 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Ala., surrounded by his loving family. Terrell was born on April 14, 1944, in Russellville, Ala., to William Virgil and Minnie Bell Hatton.
He worked for Reynolds Metal/Wise Alloys for 37 years, retiring in 2001. Terrell was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher, the treasurer and a member of the cemetery committee. He created and produced the Dial-a-Deal Radio program along with the Golden Gospel Radio Program.
Terrell was also a member of Russellville Masonic Lodge #371 for 53 years. Visitation will be Dec. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville. Services will be held Dec. 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Russellville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Bro. Jeff Fleming will officiate.
The pallbearers will be his grandchildren, Marco Hatton, Nathan Lindsey, Nick Lindsey, Payden Cox, Blake Simmons and Caleb Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Hatton, Jim Hatton, David Hatton and Rodney Varden.
Terrell is survived by his wife of 31 years, Donnia Kay Hill Hatton; son, Mark Timothy (Laura) Hatton; daughter Kimberly Michelle Hatton (Tracy) Whitlock; stepsons, Denny (Wendy) Cox, David (Kelli) Cox, Daniel (Ashley) Cox and Derrick Cox; grandchildren, Alie, Payden, Marco, Sydney, Nathan, Nick, Caleb, Annesley, Aubree, Sofie, and Emma Kay; great grandchildren, Sarah, Attalise and Freya; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Christine Vaden; father, William Virgil Hatton; mother, Minnie Bell Zills Hatton; brother, William Jearld Hatton; infant sister, Reba Pearl Hatton; and infant brother, Lacey Earl Hatton. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.akinsfh. com.
