Peter Scott Hatten

Scott passed away February 15th, 2004 as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. His daughter, Ashley, was born in 1983. His son Josh was born in 1981, and Jeremy was born in 1984. When I spoke with Scott in November of '02, he told me about his occupation involving telephones, computers, video, telecommunications, and other integrated technologies. Scott attended Hinds Junior College, Mississippi State University, and Wood Junior College. He enjoyed practicing karate including Krav Maga (Israeli hand-to-hand combat) and Jeetkunedo (Bruce Lee style). I remember him as "Scott," while many classmates knew him as "Peter Scott." Scott attended all three reunions up through 2003, although he missed the photo shoot at the 25. The photo above is one I took later that evening. My thanks to the numerous classmates who contacted me regarding Scott.

Scott's obituary from the February 16th, 2004 Clarion-Ledger:

Peter Scott Hatten

Pearl

Scott Hatten, 43, former president of Connections Plus, died early Sunday morning, February 15, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home chapel. Mark Seepe Funeral Home & Crematorium of Jackson is in charge of arrangements.

Scott, son of Roy & Annie Margaret Hatten, was born in Jackson. He was a graduate of Forest Hill High School and later attended Mississippi State University. A longtime Jackson resident, he worshipped at New Life Christian Fellowship in Pearl where he was active in numerous church events. He will be long remembered for his love of music, making others laugh and many, many friendships.

His father, Roy Webb Hatten, Sr., precedes him in death.

Daughter Ashley H. Hughes of Jackson; sons, Joshua Hatten and Jeremy Hatten both of Jackson; mother Annie Margaret Smith Hatten of Pearl; sister Betsy Hatten Shotts of Mendenhall; brothers Neil Hatten of Meridian and Webb Hatten of Pearl; former wife of 20 years Michelle Thames Hatten of Terry; three grandchildren survive him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to New Life Christian Fellowship, P.O. Box 1239, Brandon, MS 39043.

Oak Forest Elementary in '71/'72