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James A Batts was an excellent educator and Mentor he will forever be in our hearts.
Cherie Jones Gunn
July 08, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Student
Virginia Beach, Virginia
James A. Batts VIRGINIA BEACH - James A. Batts, 74, passed away June 6, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn F. Johnson-Batts, and parents, James and Christabelle Batts. James graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk; and Virginia State University, Petersburg. He retired...
Read MoreJames A Batts was an excellent educator and Mentor he will forever be in our hearts.
Cherie Jones Gunn
July 08, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Student
Mr. Batts was a fine educator and exemplary human being. Norview High School was blessed to be a part of his career.
Susan Willis Linyear
NHS Class of 1988
Susan Willis Linyear
June 14, 2011 | Durham, NC
In sympathy for the Family of Mr. James (Jimmy) Batts, we wish to say: "Peacefully, Sleep comes to a dear, beloved heart. Quietly, we understand the time has come to part - Tenderly, the love shines on, a never-ending light, - Gratefully, we feel it's warmth an say "Sweet Dreams, Dear Classmate, God Bless You and Good-night." May it comfort you to know that we pray for God's Blessings upon you,Jimmy's family, as you get thru this most difficult time!
The BTW High School, Class of 1954!
Louise Norfleet Whitehurst
June 10, 2011 | Norfolk, VA
For the light you have brought into each of our lives...you are loved. God rest your soul and I know you're dancing in heaven!
R Logan
June 10, 2011 | VA
I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Batts as a teacher in high school. He was indeed a great educator and person. My condolences to the family.
S. Wright
June 10, 2011 | Atlanta, GA
Rest well Mr. Batts, your work is done. My prayers and love to the Batts family.
Patricia Hughes-Brown
June 09, 2011 | San Diego, CA
Mr. Batts (Jimmy) will be greatly missed by his church family, friends, and others. To his son - remember the golden memories.
The Evans Family:
Clinton, Jr., Ruth, Carolyn and Barbara
June 09, 2011
Mr. Batts - now that was a SMILE you could count on at Union United Church of Christ! What a warm heart and kind spirit. Prayers of thanksgiving to God for a life well lived and condolences to his family and church home at Union who will miss him dearly. But do not forget the GREAT REUNION promised to us from our Lord and Savior, Jesus! Til we meet again!! Hallelujah - D.Blackwell
Dwayne Blackwell
June 09, 2011 | Norfolk, VA
My deepest condolences to the family. Jim and I taught at Norview High School for many years. He was a great guy. He will be missed
Bill Bodnar
June 09, 2011