Bobby Gene Hatten On April 13, 2020, the good Lord needed a fishing partner and called Bobby Gene Hatten to join him. He was surrounded by family when he took his departure knowing he was deeply loved. We would like to extend an invitation to all who would like to share stories and celebrate the life of Bobby, May 15, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Silver Creek Mortuary in Taylor. Out of respect, social distancing face masks will be provided. Bobby was born on May 11, 1939, to Elmer and Virgie Hatten in Jodie, W. Va. They raised him to respect, protect and love his family. The values of a true West Virginian. Bobby shared many times that he had the best childhood growing up in the hills and hollers of West Virginia, swimming in the flowing waters of the Gauley River. At 19, Bobby relocated to Buckeye to learn the butchering trade from his Uncle Cecil where he spotted a young woman in pin curls chasing a rooster. It was at that moment he lost his heart and took a bride. He worked for 14 years at Herseth Meat Packing Company then relocated to Snowflake. Bobby believed in living and loving life to the fullest. There have been many nights over a campfire with family and friends where stories were spun on the big one that got away. He loved the outdoors as much as he loved his family. Bobby was survived by his siblings, Emma Jean Simms, Betsy Hatten, Mary Jane Hensley, Doug Hatten, Margaret Slaughter and James Hatten; his beloved wife, Charlene; children, Connie (Richard) McPherson, Robert (Barbara) Hatten and Roxanna (Brent) Clevenger; eight grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Silver Creek Mortuary handled the arrangements.
