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Larry Bateman Obituary
Born in Tyler, TX on May 22, 1952, Larry was the only son of Mary Frances and Ben Bateman. Larry grew up in Houston and spent his summers in Iredell with his grandmother. Larry graduated from Bellaire High School in 1971 before attending Tarleton State University. In 1972, Larry began his career with Southwestern Contracting Company in Dallas. In 1987, Larry went to work for Chemical Lime Company in Clifton eventually moving to the Fort Worth office. He stayed with the company, now Lhoist North America, until his retirement in 2018 and continued as a consultant for the company until his death.
Larry loved spending his time on the golf course, boating on Lake LBJ, hunting in South Texas, watching his kids and grandkids play sports, and beating all of his friends at dominoes and card games.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Leslie Brooke Bateman. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kim, his daughters Micki Diane Evans and her husband Chris, of Clifton, and Molly Elizabeth Bateman of Fort Worth, his son, John Walker Bateman of Austin, and two grandsons, Keeton Cole Evans, and Brock Jaxson Evans.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cook Children's Medical Center or the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern.
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Mike Huffman
February 15, 2026
Larry was a great friend all the way through BHS 71 and will be missed. Prayers for Larry´s family and friends.
Mike Huffman
Sherrie Rapaglia
March 11, 2025
Kim - I just ran across this while looking for someone's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss, and can't believe it's been over 30 years since we worked together. I never met Larry, but I remember that you talked about him often. And 31 years of marriage is quite an accomplishment. Praying peace and comfort for you during this difficult time.
Randy & Gay Berkovsky
February 21, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have very sweet memories of him at the VB tourneys back in the day. He was always so very kind and obviously loved all of his family. You are in our thoughts.
Rick & Barbara Hohman
February 12, 2025
We am sorry for the loss of our dear friend! Condolences for Larry’s family, he will be missed and we pray for you all. We are blessed to have him as a friend.
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Guy Clifton
February 11, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Larry´s passing. The memories I have of Larry at the infamous Bluebonnet Country Club are unforgettable. Larry would always wager a bet on golf, darts, washers or whatever came to our minds. He was truly a very unique and special friend. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. Guy Clifton
Tim Mccameron
February 11, 2025
Condolences for Larry´s family we are praying for yall
Bill Dodge
February 11, 2025
Larry was always a joy to be around, to work with or to reminisce about.
His mischievous smiling face will stay with us forever!
Willis Skinner
February 11, 2025
Sending our condolences to the Bateman family. You all will be in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gary Clifton
February 11, 2025
I first met Larry in early 70´s when my dad moved to Hico. Over the next 15+ years, Larry and I played countless rounds of golf at the shuttered Blue Bonnet Country Club and those were normally followed by "friendly " card games or liar´s poker. Larry had such an outgoing personality and every time you saw him, he had a smile on his face and a story to tell. I´ve missed those days and the times we shared. My deepest condolences to Larry´s family. RIP Larry.
Gary Clifton
Sharon Willmann
February 10, 2025
I´ve known Larry for 40+years as a friend and then as a co-worker at Chemical Lime/Lhoist. Larry was a good friend and we had many good times outside work as golf buddies and many common friend get togethers. He was always the one keeping everyone entertained! At work he was all business and I learned so much from his wisdom.
Prayers to Kim and his children and grandchildren. He was a good man.
Pam Page
February 10, 2025
Larry was always a good person to go to if you had a problem at work. Great listener and usually offered good advice. His personality was seemingly always upbeat and you left a conversation with him with a smile on your face. I'll miss his pleasant nature and friendly ways.
Greg Vasut
February 10, 2025
Gonna miss the conversations at all of the industry association events.
Rest in peace, Larry
Jay Pumphrey
February 10, 2025
Larry was a great guy! We had so much fun together over the years and did some good business for our companies! I will miss all our conversations and laughs! Rest In Piece My Friend! Love you Buddy!
Tom Fisher
February 10, 2025
My heart goes out to Kim and the rest of Larry´s family.
Larry was a good friend. We worked together at Chemical Lime / Lhoist for many years. We traveled together on so many business trips. I can still hear him laugh. He brought fun to everything he did. I will remember him always. Rest in peace my friend.
Dave Hoffman
February 10, 2025
The "golf outings" while at Chemical Lime were great with Charlie Cook managing the scramble groupings - he usually managed to win!!! Many included a two-day affair with the night campfire and story telling the real highlight with Larry being a major "story teller". These are unforgettable, important memories.
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