Mr. Arthur "Art" Hattaway Sr.

Arthur (Art) Hattaway, Senior passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015. He was born on July 28, 1950, to Ida Mae Thompson Hattaway and Harold Hattaway. Art was a graduate of South Rowan High School and Western Carolina University. Art taught at East Rowan High School, was an electrician with Walter Carter Electrical, and was the original owner of Art's Radiator Shop. Art developed meaningful associations through his work and competitive activities. Before having Parkinson's, Art was an "Eight State" archery champion, participated in golf tournaments, played in a church softball league, and in a Charlotte soccer league. Arthur was a Sunday School Superintendent at Trinity Wesleyan Church and a long-time Sunday School teacher. Family activities included salt water fishing and walking fields to hunt for arrowheads. As his Parkinson's symptoms developed, he took up wood turning and, with the help of his "Uncle Dick," played with GARS through Rufty Holmes Senior Center. Arthur was preceded in death by his mother Ida Mae Hattaway Powles, stepfather Dewey Powles, father Harold Hattaway, stepmother Dot Hattaway, and brother Stevie Hattaway. He is survived by his wife Russie Watson Hattaway, his children Artie Hattaway (Margaret), Debbie O'Neail (James), and Alex Hattaway (Kirby), and grandchildren Caitlin, Seth, Matthew, Avery, and Kalli. Art's best friend "Buddy" will be taken care of by his brother Allan Hattaway. Other loved ones include Rick Hattaway, Dick and Ruth Hatoway, Wayne and Jan Hatoway, and Kay and LP Partin. The family wishes to thank Lisa Peeler and the staff at Magnolia Gardens for the exceptional care, love, and support they gave to Art. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 at Summersett Funeral Home followed by services at 2:00 PM in the Summersett Memorial Chapel conducted by Pastor Wilson Harris of Thomasville Mt. Zion and assisted by Pastor Martha Richardson. Contributions in Arthur's memory may be made to Rufty Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144 or the charity of your choice. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Hattaway family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Mr. Arthur "Art" Hattaway Sr.

July 28, 1950 - October 17, 2015