Photo courtesy of Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, Inc.
MOBILE, Alabama
Feb 23, 1923 – Dec 2, 2020 (Age 97)
Lawrence L. Battiste, Sr., a native of Mobile, AL., was called home to eternal rest on December 2, 2020. Lawrence was born on February 23, 1923. He is preceded in death by his mother Agnes Blackledge and father Lawrence Battiste, wife Ruth Bernice Battiste, daughters Doris Harvey and Debra Ruth Battiste, and son Gary L. Battiste.
Lawrence was baptized at an early age at Truevine Missionary Baptist Church and later became a member of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church, Mobile, AL.
He was a saxophonist and song writer who played and sang with Roy Milton Jazz Band and James Brown.
Lawrence was a very sociable person, who loved his family, friends, and he met no strangers.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sons Rev. Dr. Lawrence (Patricia) L. Battiste, III., and Tawrence (Peggie) Battiste; grandchildren - Lawrence (Angela) Battiste, IV, Christopher Battiste, Nicole Battiste (David) Williams, Patricia Battiste (Michael) Thompson, a devoted granddaughter KaTonya Battiste (Ivan) Murphy, Eutevia (Ulysses) Jones, Shannon Battiste (Keith) Pender, Gerald L. (LaTrecia) Battiste, Patrick W. (Nicosha) Battiste,, Brian A. Johnson, Chantel Jones Crum; Stephen, Torrence, Paul, Joseph Harvey and Jarmel Butler and Alfretta Harvey; and a host of great, and great grandchildren.
Read MoreMy sincere sympathy and prayers are for your family. He was a long life member of our church; full of wisdom and encouragement. Great example to all.
Bonnie Dunning
December 13, 2020
My condolences to the Battiste family. Our prayers are with the family.
Pastor Samuel J. Wood
December 10, 2020 | AL | Friend
Mr. Battiste was a student in my Adult Education GED class at Bishop State's Carver Campus. Each day he rode into class with a big smile on his face. Even though I was the teacher, I learned a lot from him. I know he will be greatly missed. May God bless and keep watch over his entire family.
Mary Taylor
December 09, 2020 | Chickasaw, AL | Teacher
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Taylor
December 09, 2020 | CHICKASAW, AL | Teacher
May God grant comfort, strength and His peace during this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathy Leara
Leara Henderson
December 09, 2020 | Mobike, AL
Worked with Lawrence at CSX railroad from1974 till he retired.A truiy fine fellow and a gentlemen.May God grant his family peace and comfort.
Ronnie Bouler
December 08, 2020 | Coworker
Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
Angel Steadman
December 08, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Battiste Family. Mr. Battiste came into the Toulminville Branch Library nearly every day and the staff loved talking with him. He was a wealth of knowledge and did mine sharing it. Being in his electric wheelchair, that never stopped him from going where he wanted to go. He will be missed.
QUEEN DANIELS
December 04, 2020 | Mobile, AL
