Hugh Nelson Jetton

    Hugh Nelson Jetton, 83, of Dayton passed away Monday, October 5, 2015 at Dayton-Tarkington Care Center. Mr. Jetton was born September 2, 1932 in Edna, Texas to parents, Lathy Wells Jetton and Evelyn Anna Rodgers Jetton. He was a graduate of Edna High School and attended the University of Texas. He received his degree in mechanical engineering. Hugh served in the United States Air Force. He was a resident of the Dayton area for the past few years and was previously of Houston. Hugh enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and was always working on his own inventions.
    Toward the end of his career, Hugh worked for Santa Fe International Construction Co. as a liasion officer to Prince Fahad of the Saudi royal family of Aramco. After several years, he retired and returned to the United States. His last few years he had settled in Dayton where his children came to settle near him in Cleveland and Anderson, Texas.
    Mr. Jetton was preceded in death by his parents; son, Wesley Jetton; daughter, Janis Jetton; and brothers, Lathy W. Jetton, Jr. and Alfred Jetton. He is survived by sister, Betty Canon; grandchildren, Jason Jetton, Hunter Jetton, and Jamie Jetton; great-grandchild, Charlotte Jetton; also numerous other relatives and friends.
    A graveside memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Memory Gardens of Edna. Arrangements are under the direction of Pace-Stancil Funeral Home, Dayton.