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1943
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2016
John Batson Obituary
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for John Batson
Steve Schwartz
August 31, 2023
Mr Batson was my theater and speech arts teacher at North Roebuck school 1967-1968. Having him as my teacher was an inspiration. My condolences to his survivors.
Steve Schwartz
Steve&Carmela Holt
June 19, 2016
Stephen and I were so very sorry to hear of John's passing. During our career with the Birmingham school system he was a wonderful principal and great friend. He will truly be missed.May his soul rest in peace.
May 21, 2016
May you find strength in God's comfort in the days ahead
Phyllis Wyne
May 19, 2016
Mr. Batson was a great leader at EPIC where my son attended. May he rest in peace.
Teresa Hughes
May 18, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Batson. I will keep his family in my prayers. I know that he will really be missed by family and friends. I enjoyed working with him at Barrett Elementary School. Another part of me is now missing.
Susan Galloway
May 16, 2016
So sorry to hear that John has passed away . He was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful co worker .
Fred Cooper
May 15, 2016
John was a good buddy and close friend at Alabama College in the 60's. Smart, extremely talented, and had no ego. John liked everybody. He also let me sleep on his couch til I found an apartment after I got out of the Air Force. I really appreciated that. He'll be missed. Fred Cooper
Tricia Harper
May 15, 2016
John was a sweet and dear friend. We shared many classes at Montevallo, and many, many happy theatre moments. After college we had some fun times together. He was a great cook and taught me how to cook at my apartment. Playing charades till late into the night is one of my favorite memories with him. He always shared his sweet gifts and created joy as he did so.
John, you are loved dearly and will be so missed in this world, it is a paler place without you! I thank you for the joy you shared with us all,
Tricia Harper, Class of 1965
Vicky Rainey Webster
May 15, 2016
Praying for family and friends. Mr.Batson was at Barrett School my 8 years there. I'm sure he is missed.
May 15, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I pray that God give you the strength to endure this difficult time.
Ps 94:18,19
Cyndy Schatz
May 14, 2016
I am saddened to hear the news. Mr. Batson was the best principal Barrett Elementary School ever had. He cared so much about all of us. I will always remember him fondly for his always insisting his students speak clearly and intelligently. Any time he heard "Gonna" or "Wanna" he would stop us in the hall and make us recite right there by repeating after him..."Gonna gonna wanna wanna.... Going To, Going To... Want To, Want To" I was caught one day and to this day I speak those words very clearly. Thank you Mr. Batson for the positive impact you made on so many children. We loved you. May God bless your family and loved ones left behind. May they be comforted knowing your legacy and memory lives on in all of us. Prayers for you all.
Mandy Conway Stone
May 14, 2016
Mr. Batson was the principal at Barrett when I attended there many years ago. I remember him as a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sylvester & Mary Guest - Hollis
May 13, 2016
Mr. Batson served his students, parents, and co-workers well. He was a great educator. His legacy will live on through his students. There is no better profession than being an educator, especially if you love what you are doing. He loved what he was doing. He did it well.
May 13, 2016
you served barrett school well with dignity and respect.a great person who cared about children.we are sadden your memory lives on.comfort to family smith children matthew ,stenson,inger
Eva Ellison
May 13, 2016
Mr.John Batson, your friendship and calls will be missed,You have been a friend and an inspiration to me.
May 13, 2016
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Sarah Skelton Pate
May 13, 2016
Thoughts and prayers with the family and many friends, former colleagues and students.
May 13, 2016
To the family:
May you find peace from the God of all comfort and that peace of God that surpasses all understanding give you support and strength to cope at this time.
Davetta Bonner White
May 12, 2016
Condolences to the Batson Family, I had the opportunity to work with him At Epic as a temp for a short time and found him to be a very nice, smart and respected man.
Diane Arnold
May 12, 2016
John's laughter will always echo throughout EPIC. He believed teachers could and would teach if given the opportunity. He not only believed in the children who entered that building, he believed in the teachers. He was truly loved and will truly be missed.
May 12, 2016
He was a beloved leader of EPIC School.
May 12, 2016
MR BATSON WAS MY CHILDREN PRINCIPAL AT BARRET SCHOOL.PRAYER FOR PEACE ND COMFORT TO FAMILY.CAMILLA SMITH MATTHEW STENSON INGER
Henrietta Sewell
May 12, 2016
Dr.Batson taught my son (Speech.s at Wenonah High School) and my granddaught' s principal at Barrett Elem. School. I am sad to hear of passing. A job well done now you can rest in peace. You have my deepest sympathy.
May 11, 2016
He was head of the Safety Patrol. Once he took us all out for supper, and ice cream in East Lake and treated us all like young adults, even though we were only middle schoolers. He was the best Drama Teacher ever!
Robert Beck
May 11, 2016
Mr. Batson was my Speech Arts teacher at North Roebuck School in the 1960's. My favorite memory was when I auditioned for a part in a play but was not chosen obviously because of my speech impediment. When the time came to pick who would open the curtains my name was called. I don't know if my name was actually drawn or if it was a "consolation prize" for my audition.
My sincere condolences are extended to the family.
May 11, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the family. Phi.4:13
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