He attended the First Christian Church of Richlands.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Richlands with Dr. Gary Edens officiating.
He is survived by his sister: Margaret Marshall Bateman and husband James W. Bateman, Jr. of Richlands; nephew: James Walter Bateman, III and wife Donna Bateman of Jacksonville; great niece: Hannah Bateman of Jacksonville; and several relatives in Texas.
The family will be receiving friends following the service on Saturday at First Christian Church, Richlands.
In Lieu of Flowers memorial may be made to the Autism Society of North Carolina Onslow County, P.O. Box 12620, Jacksonville, NC 28546, contact: Marina Jorge, contact title: Chapter Leader.
Condolences may be made at www.johnsonfuneralhomes.com .
Arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home, Richlands.