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Michael Bateman Obituary
A lifelong resident of Hampton, he was a 1976 graduate of Bethel High School. After serving a tour in the U.S. Marine Corps, Michael worked for J. T. Wharton Co., Cochran Construction and then Morris Lawn Service, each as a mechanic.
A friend to all, Michael held court many nights and every weekend at his garage working on cars and helping friends and family with anything mechanical.
Michael is survived by his wife of 27 years, Colleen M. Bateman; his two Chihuahuas, Dakota Bruce and Lacy Jane; sisters, Anne M. Smith and Janice K. Mulroy; brothers, Richard H. Bateman and Jeffrey Mark Bateman; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home by the Rev. Gary Ross and the Rev. Charles Hughes and will gather after the funeral at the home of Patricia Schrum. They will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made payable to Colleen Bateman for the Michael Bateman Memorial Fund, c/o Suntrust Bank, 11817 Canon Blvd., Suite 200, Newport News, VA 23606, Attn: R. Brubaker. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bateman
Rob "REKER" Kretsch
September 15, 2008
Mike is a great guy and he will truely be missed by many. In the past, he's given me so much personal attention and help whenever I needed it... you never had to ask for his help b/c he would always offer. To Colleen, I deeply feel for you and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Cheryl Morris
September 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Colleen and your family. Mike will sincerely be missed here at Morris Lawn Maintenance. God must have alot of things needing repair in heaven for him to call upon the greatest mechanic. Stay strong and know he is in a much better place.
Alicia Foster
September 12, 2008
Mike was an awesome soul on this earth that was taken too soon. I guess God needed his Dodge fixed by the best mechanic out there. Dr. Dakota will be missed by many. He was a friend, mentor, and a brother to many in the Mopar community. Rest in peace my friend. Colleen, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mindy Ann Davenport
September 12, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Colleen and family.
Chris Stephens
September 11, 2008
I have known Mike for 15 years, always coming in with a smile, always somehow making your day a little better. He was almost a daily visitor to Tidewater Fleet Supply in Hampton, a friend, and to some of us almost like a brother. Whatever the conversation, he always made you feel at ease and you knew Mike was a friend you could count on. He will be missed by many. Colleen and his family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jared Bobzien
September 11, 2008
The brothers and sisters from the Virginia Dodge Trucks club want to send our condolences and prayers to Mike's family. He was a great man and always the first to lend a helping hand. He will be missed and remember always.
debbie wyatt
September 11, 2008
I grew up with Mike and thought alot of his entire family.
I hope and pray that his wife and family will stay strong and keep God in all of the works. We will all miss Mike.
Debbie Wyatt (Owens)
Joe Holloway
September 11, 2008
I grew up with Mike. He was a good person then and it is apparent he stayed that way through out his life.
God bless Mike on his new journey and bless his family through this time of great loss. I am sure this earth has lost a devoted careing and understanding soul. However, heaven has aquired our loss of him and set the stage for him to take a even better space with God and the angles,He will fit right in upstairs.
God bless all of Mikes family and friends and may the memories of Mike always stay close with you, in your mind, heart and souls.
Gary Shonyo
September 11, 2008
Hope your journey to heaven includes a Dodge! You will be missed, as I stated to you this past Monday, you are and will remain the best mechanic I have ever known. Rest in Peace Mike.
Kris Staton
September 11, 2008
Mike was a mentor to many and a friend to all. He will be missed tremendously by all that had the honor to know him. My husband & I met Mike & Colleen at a truck meet several years ago, they became fast friends as both wonderful people! Mike was always giving far more than he ever received in his time, knowledge and friendship. Colleen our thoughts and prayers are with you and Mikes family.
Joanne & Chris Sweatt
September 11, 2008
When the Lord calls our loved ones home he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
When Mike came to work at Cochran Construction in 1992 we formed a fast friendship, he was always willing to help out with anything I needed if it were fixing a vehicle, getting office supplies or anything he was there. He always had a smile, we enjoyed sharing stories with each other about our chihuahuas and talking Nascar. Every day he would greet me in the morining and bid me good-bye every evening. In 2006 when life dealt us some unfortunate blows, Mike was an encourager telling me that everything would work out for us, and blessings to the Lord it did, he joined the team at Morris Landscaping and I moved three blocks down to P & W Electric, even though we did not see each on a daily basis, we still stayed in touch and he would pop-in to check on how things were at my end of the street. I will miss Mike tremendously. It is a comforting thought to know he is reunited with "Granny".
Colleen you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
ROBERT HOLLAND
September 11, 2008
I HAVE WORKED AT FLEET BROTHERS IN WILLIAMSBURG FOR 6 MONTHS, THIS IS WHERE I MET MIKE, FROM DAY ONE HE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND WOULD TALK TO YOU AS IF HE HAD KNOWN YOU ALL YOUR LIFE. WE AT FLEET BROTHERS WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND SAY WE WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.
ROBERT HOLLAND
FLEET BROTHERS - WILLIASMBURG
Linda Schaltegger
September 11, 2008
Mike worked next door to us at RPC Industries, always willing to help out in any way, and always a smile. My thoughts and prayers to all of his coworkers and Colleen.
Brady Conley
September 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brady & Sherry Conley (Wsbg. Va.)
Tim smith
September 11, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed Ketz
September 11, 2008
A friend, a brother, a Dad to many. Hampton Roads has lost a Master Mechanic and a very loving, kind soul. He loved his wife and his Dodge trucks. You will be missed so much Dr. Dakota. We love you.
Steve & Donna Gundersen
September 11, 2008
Mike was a wonderful friend and neighbor, he was like "Mr. Wilson" when we lived next door to him and Colleen. We would stand and talk for hours, at least until the mosquitos would run us in, at least Colleen and I. Somehow Mike and Steve would always stay alittle longer, they enjoyed each others company so much. It was difficult when we moved because we left behind two of the best neighbors anyone could have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Colleen. Love Steve and Donna
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