Dallas, Texas
BATTEY, DAVID Passed away on September 17th in Hanover New Hampshire at the age of 70. He was born in Chicago Illinois on July 12 1936, the only child of Alvin and Willie Battey. Dave's earliest musical intent was to be a drummer but his parents were not intrigued by this prospect and fortunately...
Read MoreDavid was an exceptualy fine musician and charming frend to all musicians and comrades, always concerned and interested in others, always helpful and a gracious host. I've known David and Mary for 50 years and treasure the times we spent together.
Otto Henry
September 21, 2006 | Greenville, NC
Dave was a true friend and ever the gracious gentleman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His great sense of humor and social graces as well as his supurb musicianship were appreciated by everyone. My deepest sympathy to his wife and lifelong companion Mary.
Marcia Moody
September 20, 2006 | Newmarket, NH
I have fond memories of my weekly visits to the Battey home for horn lessons in the 1970's - and David was truly a patient teacher. My condolences for your loss.
Bruce Riggs
September 20, 2006 | Richardson, TX
