James C. "Jim" Hatton, age 76 of Athens died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2023 at his home.  Born Sept. 27, 1946 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Stoner Hatton and Helen "Pauline" Liston Hatton.

A graduate of Worthington High School, he was a nuclear medicine technician with O'Bleness Memorial Hospital for 37 years.  He was an outdoorsman, a licensed private airplane pilot, enjoyed his German Shepards and the Florida Keys, and had been a participant in the Boston Marathon.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Era veteran.

Jim is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy Smith Hatton; his son and daughter in law, Todd and Dana Hatton of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren, Shaylene, Austin, Matthew and Sara; a sister, Helen Welch and her husband Bobby of Portsmouth; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, John Murrey of Athens.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, July 22nd from 1-3 p.m. at the Athens AMVETS Post 76, 20 Campbell St., Athens.  Millitary Rites will be conducted by K.T. Crossen Post 21 american Legion and VFW Post 9893 Honor Guards at the AMVETS Post.  Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to OhioHealth Home Care and Hospice, 444 W. Union St., Suite C, Athens, OH 45701 or the Cancer Care Unit of OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital, 55 Hospital Dr., Athens, OH 45701.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfunerlahome.com.