Mr. Battles was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He never met a stranger. He was a Jack of all trades, loved to trade and work on cars, loved Gunsmoke, Forrest Gump and old country music. He was preceded in death by his father, Rudolph Battles; mother, Marie Battles; brothers, Edward Battles, Jimmy Battles and Sammy Battles.
Mr. Battles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Pandora Lemons Battles; sons, Preston Lamar( Tanya) Battles, James Battles; daughters, Karen (Alan) Stanfield, Jenean Battles; chosen son, Mark Rakestraw;
Grandchildren, Joshua “Roy” Battles, Valerie (Kyle) Roberts, Rachel (Joey) Ferrente, Lindsey (Patrick) Stanfield, Sidney (Jake) Stanfield, Colton “Boy Boy” Stanfield, Lucas “Boy Howdy” Stanfield,; 8 Great grandchildren; multiple nieces and nephews who were all like his own children.
The family will be accepting flowers. Special thanks to all family and friends during the time.
The family will accept friends from 5 pm- 7pm Wednesday at Morgan Chapel.
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