Mr. Hanton is survived by five daughters, Geraldine Johnson, Hampton, VA, Betty Jean Keitt (Harry), Norwalk, CT, Patricia Ann Hanton, Bridgeport, CT, Deborah Ann Hanton, Wilton, CT, Dorothy Fairey, Orangeburg, SC, two sisters, Rose Lee Bennett, Orangeburg, SC, Bessie Mae Blackmon, Columbia, SC, one brother, J. D. Hanton (Faye), Summerville, SC, seven (7) of grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Hanton will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Granger Baptist Church, 280 Carriage Hill Rd., Elloree with Rev. Dr. Edward Prince, Pastor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.