James Walter Hattabaugh
December 18, 1948 ~ October 6, 2022
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James Walter Hattabaugh, 73, Retired United States Marine, veteran of the Vietnam war and recipient of a Purple Heart Medal of Honor, a prolific writer and musician, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday, October 6, 2022. Jim was loved by many and will be missed greatly.
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. The service will be live streamed and available to view by clicking "Watch Event" below.
Preceded in death by his father, Walter Hattabaugh. Survived by wife, Carliss Hattabaugh; daughters, Shelly Marvin (Layne Marvin), Shauna Hattabaugh, Shyla McFrederick (Chris McFrederick), Brooke Hattabaugh; son, James "Jimi" Hattabaugh (Nela Bayouth); siblings, Jay Hattabaugh, Jon Hattabaugh, Jana Woodard, Jami Sartain, Ernie Hattabaugh, and Clay Hattabaugh; grandchildren, Jamie Johnson, Austin Boone, Shanea Velazquez, Hayden Boone, Jessica Burk, Reggie Boone, Julian Hattabaugh, Shawn Smith, Jonah McFrederick, Christopher McFrederick, Danica Marvin, Kingston Smith and Reece Hattabaugh; as well as 3 great grandchildren.
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Jim was a joy to have in my classroom helping teach kindergarten students. He was loving and kind to everyone. Teaching young people was more than just a job for Jim, it was his passion. We had so much fun working together. He was a Marine and I am the daughter of a Marine so we clicked. Semper Fi my friend. Much love goes out to your family.
Jim was a very thoughtful neighbor, always making a QuikTrip run! I was blessed to know him for a few short months. Know of my prayers for you.
~ Katie
I watched Jim’s live stream service. It was a very touching tribute to him. I still wear the watch that he gave me over 30 years ago. We loved discussing sports in between teaching kids. He certainly loved his family and spoke highly of everyone. Thanks for including my photo as well as Kathy and Alfonso. That was so special.