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Theophilus Battle Obituary

THEOPHILUS THADDEUS BATTLE "THEO" Of Riverside, CA, went home to meet the Lord at the age of 50, on 10/8/2007. Known by many & loved by all, our brother Theo will be remembered for his quick wit & charm. He had a very infectious personality that your heart gave no choice but to love & remember him. To cherish his memory, Theo leaves his mother Hillim Battle, father Sidney Battle, step-mother Rita Battle, & step-father Curtis L. Jones, 8 brothers & 5 sisters, and a host of family and friends. Wake will be at Tillman's Mortuary, Wednesday 10/17/2007 at 1pm-7pm, 2874 10th St., Riverside. Funeral will be on Thursday 10/18 11am at Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church, 1910 Martin Luther King Blvd., Riverside. Brother, We Love & Miss You. You Were Definitely The "Life Of The Party." MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Oct. 17, 2007.
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Miss you Theo,
Love ya,
Terri Anderson

September 1, 2011

So as the day begin, no one know how it will end. So as the day becomes night your destruction could be right insight Which is the path that you will choose don't live with hate or the devil rules Be kind to one another, take time out with your Father Mother sister or brother.
Be kind with all your might, because Jesus is coming like a thief of the night. Some will take his coming with joy, and some with lieing fear and some will want to curse him to his ear. This is not God's plan , but because of evil destruction is coming across the land . We live in a world full of pain and sorrow , but if you believe in Jesus their will always be another tomorrow . I am hurting right now but i want let the devil get me down . Because i'm going to remember the good time, not bad time my brother and i been together , and the memories of Theophilus i will alwasys treasure .

Michael Battle

November 7, 2007

Uncle Theo,
You were always the life of the party - it's no wonder everyone would migrate towards you. It is very hard to believe you are gone, but I know you are at peace now. I am glad I will always have the memory of your beautiful smile, infectious laugh and the way you lived everyday in the moment. You will always be missed.

Kasha Battle

October 28, 2007

Theo, My heart is broken knowing you are not here, but your spirit lives on forever. I can only think of good things about you and your charismatic personality. You always knew the right things to say to make me smile. I will always remember and treasure the times we shared when I was at your family gatherings. I am truely happy to have known you. God Bless you forever in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Your Cousin Bernard/Carole

carole davison

October 22, 2007

Well Theo, you were quite a character when I met you out here in Waukegan,IL. My just recently deceased husband John Senter took you out to a club and Theo, you said you had a great time and I saw you again in California when my daughter Tina had a baby boy (Jordan). Myself, John and Angie Baby (youngest daughter) had fun when you and Beverly and your brothers, Anthony and Michael came to see us. Well, the memories of the fun we shared are still in my heart. Well cuz, you are in a better place and may be you and my husband can share another night of partying with the LORD. See you at another time - Love yah cuz!
Donna (Battle) Senter & family, North Chicago, IL

October 19, 2007

Theo, although we didn't see eye to eye sometimes, I always looked forward to seeing you at family gatherings. You were always so happy and just enjoyed having a good time. You lived your life the way you wanted to. I admired that about you. I'm gonna miss your smile and laughter, but I know you are forever in my heart. I love you and miss you dearly.

Yendis Battle

October 19, 2007

Theo, my heart, my spirit and your life force that dwells within me is suffering immeasurable pain and emptiness. Our shared childhood to adulthood experiences, our enduring love for family and for each other will sustain me until we see each other again. I love you deeply, your humor, sharp wit and frankness, your electrifying smile, your sweetness and gentleness and the true love you’ve always showed to Donna, Elliott, Simone and Noel. As a treasured brother, I’ve always aspired to be your beacon if you were ever lost by life’s trials and tribulations. Your life within us is as bright as the stars. You brought us happiness.
God knows I will miss you and so will all of your family and friends.

Anthony Battle

October 19, 2007

Theo, I love you and I will miss you dearly. I never knew how you got to be "everywhere" but no matter the function, I could count on seeing you. You had a big heart and a loving smile. I will always remember you stating "dont worry about it, life is too short...now have a drink" I love you and will miss seeing you but I know that you will always be in my heart.

Monica Davison

October 19, 2007

I can still hear your laugh, your voice and I will always remember your humor. I still think back to the time when you, Jimmy and I use to go to each others house almost everyday and just laugh...and when we went to the club together and everyone thought you were "Theo" from the radio station 99.1! Those were such fun times for me!
I will also never forget when I first started dating Jimmy how you always welcomed me with open arms and always made me feel like I was your sister and part of the family. I never got to tell you how much that meant to me and how much I appreciated it. I will always love you for that. I miss you Theo...I always will.

Donna Guevara Battle

October 18, 2007

Theophilus you were a wonderful and loving brother and also my friend. I truly will miss the joy, laughter and happiness you brought to the whole family. I love you forever and my heart will always be broken because of your passing. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. I love you Theo. May God continue to embrace your wonderful spirit. Your Sister Miyoshi Battle Landry

Miyoshi Landry

October 18, 2007

My heart was saddened when I learned of Theo's accident and passing. We were classmates at Vanden High School in Northern California. The fond memory I hold of Theo is he had a humorous way of letting you know exactly what he thought in no uncertain terms....I was touched when I saw the road side memorial with candles and flowers shaped in the letter T at the site of the accident. How wonderful to know he had such a meaningful impact on the residence of his Perris community. Rest in peace Theo!

Fondly,

Your Fellow Vanden Classmate
Andrea Jackson

Andrea Jackson

October 17, 2007

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