Wayne Battle

Wayne D. Battle PORTSMOUTH - Wayne D. Battle, a native of Portsmouth and longtime resident of Los Angeles, passed away Oct. 12, 2009, at the age of 54. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he graduated from Portsmouth Public Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Helen Battle and two brothers, Milton Battle Jr. and Robert Battle. He is survived by his wife, Marie Battle; one son, Wayne D. Battle Jr.; one daughter, Laquawn Battle; and six grandchildren, all of Los Angeles. He also leaves to mourn three brothers, Alphonsa Battle (Theresa) and Vernon Battle (Yvonne), both of Portsmouth, and Henry Battle of Dillwyn, Va.; two sisters, Earline Parker (David) and Margaret Baker; an aunt, Elnora Jones; an uncle, Leon Battle, all of Portsmouth; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Burial will be in the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif.