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Marion Batchler Obituary
Born in Cherokee County, S.C., he was the son of the late Alexander Leon "Buddy" and Katie Lillian Jenkins Batchler. He was a veteran having served in the Army. He retired from Duke Power's Catawba Nuclear Plant after 17 years of service.
Mr. Batchler moved to Polk County in 1999 from Gastonia. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tryon and the Lions Club of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Batchler; three daughters, Kelly Hardee (Jeff), of Dallas; Angel Brannon, of Gastonia, and Amy Batchler, of Dallas; two brothers, Bobby Batchler and Don Batchler, both of Blacksburg, S.C.; one sister, Judy Batchler White, of Grover; two grandchildren, David Brannon and Melissa Hardee.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Batchler McSwain.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Chapel in Tryon.
Funeral: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Tryon
Burial: Private burial in First Baptist Church of Tryon memorial gardens
Officiated by: Dr. Bill Henderson and Dr. Robert Lair
Memorials: Saint Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105-1942
Funeral home: McFarland Funeral Chapel
Online condolences: www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com
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Lisa Henry
December 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Robbie Morgan
December 7, 2008
I worked in Radiation Protection at Catawba while Ken was there in Security. He was one of the kindest, nicest people you could meet. He was always cheerful whether it was 3 in the afternoon or 3 in the morning when we worked those long 12 hour days and nights. I am sorry for your loss and the family is in our prayers.
SCOTT STRICKLAND
December 7, 2008
I WAS A ROOKIE AT CATAWBA NUCLEAR STATION AND KEN TAUGHT ME THE FUN WAY TO DO THINGS. LOVED THE GUY. HE HAD MANY A GOOD STORY ABOUT DAYS PAST.
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