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2019
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Louis Batson Obituary
Greenville - Louis P. "Biggie" Batson, Jr. of Greenville died peacefully at home November 16, 2019.
He was a native Greenvillian, born on January 1, 1928.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis of 67 years; daughters, Vivien R. Batson of Greenville, Ann B. Smith (Rhett) of Pendleton, and Elizabeth A. Batson of Pawley's Island; sons, Louis P. Batson, III (Cheryl), and Glenn E. Batson (Susan), both of Greenville; sister, Joanna B Stone of Greenville; brother, H. Elliott Batson (Salley) of Easley; and grandchildren, Rhett H. Smith, Jr. of Nashville, TN, Davis B. Smith of Pendleton, Laura Batson of Greenville, Glenn E. Batson, Jr. (Kit) of Clemson, Emma B. Simmons (Mason) of Clemson, and Kathryn Ann Batson of Greenville, Brady Roberts of Clemson, Daniel Roberts of Greenville, and Matthew (Maggie and Emilia) Roberts of Charleston, along with a number of nieces and nephews .
During Louis' business career, he was Chairman of Louis P. Batson Company and its affiliate corporations, serving as manufacturers' sales agents, and distributors for a number of industries covering North America.
Louis graduated from Clemson University in 1948. He was an Elected Trustee who was also elected Life Trustee and served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Clemson University. Louis was awarded Clemson's highest honor, The Clemson Medallion in 1988.
Louis also attended the U.S. Army War College.
He served on several business-related, corporate and charitable boards in South Carolina and nationally.
He was a lifetime member of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church.
Louis donated his body for medical and scientific research.
There will be a celebration of his life in the Sanctuary of Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation to follow in the Orders Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Phyllis and Louis P Batson, Jr. Endowment, Clemson University Foundation, PO Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633-1889; to the Poor Clare Nuns at the Monastery of Saint Clare, 37 McCauley Road, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; or to the Louis P Batson, Jr Cancer Endowment for Patient Care, St Francis Foundation, 1 Saint Francis Drive, Greenville, SC 29601.
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Jevia Lyn Robinson
November 12, 2024
I will always remember Mr Louis Batson He was always a delight at where l worked We knew The Batson Families
Mr Batso like me loved football though we pulled for Rivals
Mr Batso gave me my first Gamecock Clemson ticket l cherish all the ones though his Tigers always won
He touched my heart
Jevia Lyn Robinson
Jevia Lyn Robinson
November 23, 2019
The Louis P Batson Family
Mrs Batson Especially Mr Batson was one of the nicest men lve met
You and him are still Special
Even though my heart is a Gamecock Mr Batson .made sure l saw the Clemson Carolina game 3 yrs
We were football friends .l loved this Tiger
My heart ♥ prayers love ♥
are with you now and in the days to come .
Love prayers ,
Jevia Lyn Robinson
,(met at Poinsett Club)
Tom Marchant
November 22, 2019
My sympathy to the family...a 'giant' of a man!
Respectfully,
Tom Marchant+
379 Golden Bear Drive, J2
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Jane Cottingham
November 21, 2019
Biggie employed my Dad shortly after returning to Greenville. I was with Dad when he use yo visit Biggie and Phyllis on the mountain.
And what an amazing Birthday Card sender!
Such a gentleman and thoughtful of his fellow man and it showed all over the Upstate.
What a celecration of a life well lived
Laney Frick
November 21, 2019
Elizabeth, I am so sorry to see this. Such a wonderful man! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
gordon vinson
November 20, 2019
A very generous donor of Pleasant Memories.
Judy Swaim
November 20, 2019
We have been neighbors since 1978. He was such a positive person. He was so generous with his interest in everyone he knew. He sent birthday cards every year. He was instrumental in getting our daughter a scholarship to Clemson. We will miss his stopping to check on us when he was driving by. We will greatly miss the joy of his presence.
Kathy McGee
November 19, 2019
Glenn, Susan and family,
Prayers for comfort and fond remembrances as you grieve the passing of your father, a pillar of our community.
Gaynell Bayne
November 19, 2019
I worked for Mr. Batson back in 1978--1979. He was such a wonderful employer. Praying God wrap his loving arms his family.
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