Billy Ray “Bill” Hattaway

Mr. Billy Ray “Bill” Hattaway, age 88, passed away on July 7, 2026, at Pike Manor in Zebulon.

Bill grew up in Atlanta and was the son of the late Robert Steve Hattaway and the late Bonita Bell Hattaway. He graduated from Brown High School, where he served as captain of the football team.

Bill enlisted in the United States Navy, where he proudly served his country and also played football. Following his honorable discharge, he began a career with Eastern Airlines, where he worked for several years before joining Acme Lock & Key as a safe salesman and installer. After retiring from Acme, he continued working in sales at Cronic in Griffin. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed fishing.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lawing Hattaway, son, Michael Ray Hattaway, and sister, Bobbie June Juhan.

He is survived by his daughter: Amy Garmon (Jeff); his beloved granddaughter and caregiver: Kacie Edwards (Chase) and great-granddaughters: Emrie and Sabelle Edwards; daughter: Paula Richards (Manuel); grandson by Paula: Brad Richards (Rachel); granddaughters by Michael: Morgan Knight (Justin), Mikaela Brown (Jacob); and several other great grandchildren.

He also leaves behind his best friend and companion: Shelby Moore and her children, Jeff, Cliff and Sandy Moore.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., in the chapel of Moody-Daniel Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Harris officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery in Molena.

Friends may visit the family on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the funeral home.