With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vernal Hatten of Portage, Michigan, born in Steele, Missouri, who passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 61. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter Hatten Sr. and Ruby Yancy Burton (Eli Burton); and his siblings, Mary Helen James and Robert Earl Hatten. He is survived by : his siblings, Walter Hatten of Battlecreek, MI, Gary Hatten of Muskegon, Curtis Burton, Ivan Hatten, Joyce Hudson (Kerwin) of Coloma, MI, Mary Bell of Benton Harbor, MI and Ruby Burton (Glen) of Milwaukee, WI.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Robbins Brothers Funeral Home