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James H. "Jim" Batten Jr.
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James H. "Jim" Batten Jr., 82, of Gordonsville, graduated to Heaven to be with his Precious Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 30, 2010.
He was born on July 23, 1928, in Albemarle County, a son of the late James Henry Batten Sr. and Maudie Batten, and was the husband of the late Charlotte Jean Davis Batten. In addition, he was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.
Jim was a retired University of Virginia Police Officer. Mr. Batten was also an ordained minister of the Christian church.
He is survived by two daughters, Ellen Fisher and Evonne Batten; two sons, James H. Batten III and Timothy Batten; sixteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Peggy Crickenbarger "aka Bestest Buddie"; and many nieces, nephews and close friends who will greatly miss him.
A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Clyde Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 8 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2010, at the Teague Funeral Home.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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katlyn berger
October 30, 2011
Big granddaddy, I miss you dearly and I often find myself thinking and praying about you. I can't wait for one day to see you again. I can't believe its already been a year. I miss going to church with you on sundays and talking to you at your house. I love you so much big grandaddy.xoxoxo
November 29, 2010
I will miss you Grand-daddy Batten.
-Justin Quaid Frazier
November 4, 2010
Dear Ellen Ann, Evonne, Jimmy and Timmy,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's death. He was a great fisherman and I remember many times him coming to go fishing with my father!! Unfortunately, due to a recent fall, resulting in a broken wrist and surgery, my mother was unable to come to the visitation night or the funeral. Due to my work schedule, I was unable to do both as well. We send our deepest sympathy to you and know you are in our prayers.
Cousin Onie's family
Carolyn Davis Fuss
David Winn R.N.
November 4, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you all.
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Betty Davis
November 3, 2010
Dear Ellen. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a very special man and he will be missed by all who knew him. I am sure he has had a nice visit with my dad by now as they were both great friends and thought alot of each other. I know you did everything you could for your dad as you were always with him in his times of need. He told me so many times he didn;t know what he would do without you. God bless you and we know God blessed him with his place in Heaven. Love, Betty Pollard Davis
Gina Reams-Prigg
November 3, 2010
Tim...your father would have been so proud of you on the day of his funeral. You held yourself together, steady and calm, and piped him up to Heaven's Squad Room..He's looking down on you, his son, a chip off the old block...Tim--you, Val and Cody are in our thoughts at this time..you know how to get hold of us...
shirley irving
November 3, 2010
To the Batten family,
I worked at UVA years ago and Mr. Batten's office was across the hall from me in Halsey Hall. He always checked on me to make sure I was OK during the day as I was the only office downstairs expect his. I also live in Gordonsville and would see him out and about and sitting on his front porch. He was such a nice man and will be missed by many. My prayers are offered to the family. May God's Grace help you through this very difficult time.
Shari Collier
November 2, 2010
To the Batten family,
Jim was a great friend to my late grandfather Linwood Shifflett. He was a caring man.I will never forget the foot race he and I had- He won! Cherish the memories. He was truly one of a kind.
November 2, 2010
Dear Ellen Ann, Evonne,Jim,Tim and Family,
I was so sorry to learn tonight of the loss of your dad.
We shared many family memories over the years.
He was a kind, gentle and caring person who always wore a smile. It was always a treat to visit with him. I know he will be missed by many.
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Uncle Richard’s daughter – Janice and Family
Crystal Rejonis
November 2, 2010
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I had the privilege of being married by Mr. Batten 9 years ago. I will always be grateful to him for being part of that day!
Dee McCauley
November 2, 2010
Dear Tim and family, I am so sorry for your loss, but in your loss heavan has gained an angel.
Sincerely,
Dee M. McCauley
Our Trip to DC Police Memorial week
Jim Batten
November 1, 2010
Charlie Mallory
November 1, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Jim's family.Jim was a close friend of my late aunt Mildred Mallory. Our family had the privledge of sharing many happy times with Mr Jim.He was a kind and caring man who was always friendly and easy to talk to,he loved the Lord and was faithful in His service. Our world is a little darker place when folks like Mr Jim leave us!
November 1, 2010
I was a Police officer with the city and worked with Jim a lot also worked Gordonsville as chief for 6 months and saw Jim alot. Jim was a great guy and was a good story teller. He use to attend the FOP meeting until his health declined We will all miss Jim and I said a prayer this morning for him and his family. I will not be able to attend the services due to fact I am taking treatments at that time
Robert Jones Retired Lt. Charlotteswville Police Dept
If I can help in any way call me 434-977-1536
Regina Reams-Prigg
October 31, 2010
Our most sincere condolences go out to Tim and Val Batten on the loss of Tim's dad...Mr. Batten was such a kind man, always had a chuckle and was a gentleman...
Heaven's got a new Officer on Patrol.
Godspeed, Mr. Batten...They're doing Roll Call...
Iain and Regina Reams-Prigg
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