John Hattaway

John Hattaway, 80, DeSoto, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011, at his home in DeSoto.

John served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He obtained his BS in Business from the University of Kansas, and was employed by the Black and Veatch Company, where he retired after 38 years of service. During his employment, John spent 12 years working in Egypt.

John was preceded in death by his sister Hazel Maxine, and brother Cleland. Survivors include his two sons, Brian, Lenexa, Kansas and Brett, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; four grandchildren, Brandon, Lauren, Lindsey and Allegra.

Memorial service will be 10 a.m. ,Thursday, November 3, 2011, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Johnson County Library, P.O. Box 2933, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66201-1333.