Henry Joseph Batby

Henry Joseph Batby, 86, passed away on August 22, 2021 in Melbourne, FL. He was the husband of Irene Mina Batby. They shared 54 happy years of marriage together. They loved to talk about their time in Germany and traveling through Europe. Wonderful years together of love and laughter.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on March 5, 1935 he was the son of Henry and Georgianna Batby. When he was a teen, he worked alongside his father at the Rheingold Brewery and also a fish market in New York. In 1954, he joined the US Air Force. Henry served in Alaska, Washington, Kansas, Spain, Tripoli, Thailand and Germany, serving during the Vietnam War in munitions. When he retired in 1975, he was a Tech Sergeant.

He retired from the Holmestead AFB, and started to work in security for Ranken in Miami. After relocating to Palm Bay, FL in 1981, he went to work for Harris Corporation in security.

He will be remembered for being a loved husband, father and grandfather. He always wanted to know what was going on in the lives of his family members, and would have words to uplift and encourage. He was quiet but strong, with a good sense of humor and wit. He and his son, David, had grown even closer of recent. They were able to spend time talking about life and sharing priceless time together. He will be very missed.

Henry is survived by his son, David (Sharla) and grandsons, Matthew and Jason; son, Steven; and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; wife, Irene; and son, Nathan.

A celebration of life service for Henry was held Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 3:30 PM at Brevard Worship Center, 6825 Babcock St, Malabar, FL 32950.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com for the Batby family.