Sylvester Hatton, age 87, of Rousseau, KY passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Wells Hospice Care Center in Hazard, KY. – He was born April 28, 1929 at Stevenson in Breathitt County, KY and was the son of the late Logan and Lillie (Back) Hatton. – He was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Louise (Hensley) Hatton. -Two sisters: Ruth Hatton and Edith Hatton. – Three brothers: David Hatton, Adam Howard Hatton and McClelland Hatton. – He is survived by one daughter: Vickie Wisecup of Salyersville, KY. – Two sons: James (Connie) Hatton and Billy Hatton of Jackson, KY. – Three sisters: Alene Moore, Bess Bowling and Josephine Hatton of OH. – Two granddaughters: Mary Williamson of FL and Carissa Hatton of Rousseau, KY. – Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Carl McIntosh officiating.– Burial in the Calhoun Cemetery at Rousseau, KY. -Visitation will begin on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. -Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.