Robert Hatleywas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on March 6, 1957 the son of the late Jim Ardell and Dora Lee Gray Hatley.Robert worked for Aqua Glass as a yard spotter for the last 26 years. Before that he was employed at River Heights Lumber Company. Robert loved the outdoors, especially riding four-wheelers with his friends. He was easy going, loved life, his family, and his children. He lived a simple life and was an excellent father. He had lived in Hardin County his entire life and was well known in the community. He was a member of the Counce United Pentecostal Church. Robert will be missed very much and leaves behind many precious memories to cherish.Robert Hatley departed this life on Thursday, December 11, 2008 at the age of 51 years, 9 months, 5 days.Robert is survived by a daughter: Jessica Lindsey Hatley of Savannah, Tennessee; a brother: James Lee Hatley of Savannah, Tennessee; a sister: Peggy Jean Cotner of Savannah, Tennessee.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Wayne Hatley.