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PERCY BATTLE Obituary
He was blessed with two precious children whom he cherished dearly; Travis Battle (Nekia) and April "Baby" Battle. His siblings, Katie Faison (Jesse), Linda Little (Paul), David Battle (Cynthia), Robbie "Larry" Battle, Gary Battle (Cindy), Sandra "Peaches" Battle and Sarah Battle; his grandchildren, Daniol "D", Tahliq, Kevin "KJ," Nyire and Travis "Lil Travis;" his nieces and nephews, Jessica, Jessie, Rodney, Marcus, Crystal, Shaneka, JR, Larry Jr., Al, Robbie Jr., Kayona, RJ, Cain, Ashley, Tangy, Cocoa, Teanca; and a host of great-nieces and nephews; four honored godsons, Daniel "Danny," Kayvon, Treshawn and Markel; best friend, Nathaniel "Junie" Edmunds; several devoted friends, including Richard Claiborne, James "Tank" Lundy, Clarence "Pappy" Wyche Jr.; devoted neighbor Becky; and a host of other family and friends.
A homegoing service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 2223 S. Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805, with Bishop Jeffrey L Reaves, officiating. Burial will follow at the Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg. Relatives and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m., and the immediate family will gather at the residence of his son for the procession.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the J.M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, 804-863-4411.
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Janet Wilkerson
October 12, 2019
Praying the Lord strengthen you during this of bereavement. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Linda Blake
October 11, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Linda Williams
October 11, 2019
To "Chocolate" Linda and Family. So sorry to hear of the loss of Percy. I will forever remember him as that handsome man with the most beautiful smile and his kind loving heart. Our Coburn/Sola Optical Family were truly blessed to have been a part of his journey. God Bless. "Vanilla" Linda C. Williams
Jon Rosso
October 11, 2019
Stand up guy great heart
Devon Mays
October 11, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tilden Manson
October 10, 2019
Percy was my first supervisor at Coburn Optical and he was a caring and nice man! Percy was an awesome supervisor, you did not see people like Percy! Rest in Heaven and thank you for being a great person and role model!
October 10, 2019
You leave me with so many memories of the happy times we shared in the early years here at HP.
I am grateful for having had the opportunity to catch up with you last year. Rest in peace my friend.
Bernard Flowers
October 10, 2019
God Bless You.I will cherish the memories of the beautiful jump shot at PHS Jr. varsity basketball team!!!!
Howard and Glennis Marshall
October 10, 2019
Travis and April,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God keep you in his loving care.
Nancy Pride
October 9, 2019
My Condolence to the Battle family
Carolyn Thomas
October 9, 2019
May God bless the family during these trying times and always......RIHP Percy!!
Charlotte Giles
October 8, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Teresa Stukes
October 8, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cecelia Batts
October 8, 2019
TO Linda and Peaches , I am deeply sorry to hear about Percy, I have known him since our years at Coburn Optical. He was a really wonderful person. May God Strengthen your family during this difficult time
ARNETTE WHEAT
October 7, 2019
My love, hugs and prayers to each of you during this period of transition. Arnette
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