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Henry C. Battle PORTSMOUTH - Henry C. Battle, 58, of the 1500 block of Wool Ave., died July 8, 2010 in Capron, Va., after a battle with cancer. Mr. Battle had been employed as a salesman. Survivors include a son, Sebastian Boyd of New York; two sisters, Earline Parker and Margaret Baker, both of Portsmouth; three grandchildren of New York; an aunt, Elnora Jones of Portsmouth; an uncle, Leon Battle; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Helen and Milton Battle and three brothers, Milton, Robert and Wayne Battle. Fisher Funeral Home, 1520 Effingham St., Portsmouth, is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jul. 17, 2010.

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July 20, 2010

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To Jerry Battle and Family

May it help to know that others care and share in the lost of your love one,
May God give you peace at this time

Sorrowfully, Zelda Palmer Scott and Gloria P Christian

Ray Smith,Sr.

July 18, 2010

Our sympathy goes out to the Battle family. We all have fawn memories of Henry from the days of our youth in Mt.Hermon. "Lump" as he was called will always be remembered. Our prayers go out to Earline,Margo,Vernon,Jerry and the entire family. God Bless You All!!!

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