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Austin Battiest
1993 - 2023
Austin Battiest
1993 - 2023
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BORN
1993
DIED
2023
Austin Battiest Obituary
Mr. Austin Battiest
Mr. Chuck Austin Battiest, age 29, resident of De Queen, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023.
Austin was born on September 2, 1993, in Hope, Arkansas. He was a 2012 graduate of Horatio High School and worked in different capacities over the years. Austin attended the Horatio First Assembly of God Church and enjoyed fishing, drawing, and writing poetry. Most of all, Austin cherished the time spent with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his birthmother, Rhonda Cheryl Williamson; and his grandfather, R.C. Willis.
Austin leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Alyssa; his mother and step-father, Annette and James Davis of De Queen; two brothers, Richard (Amanda) Williamson of Broken Bow, and Anthony (Christina) Davis of Fayetteville; one sister, Andrea (Sky) Wilson of De Queen; his grandmother, Marie Willis Elliot of De Queen; his father, Charles Battiest of Nashville; as well as a number of nieces, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Services for Mr. Austin Battiest will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the First Assembly of God Church in Horatio, with Bro. John Gutierres officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Chandler Funeral Home of De Queen. You may leave a condolence online at www.chandlerfuneral.com.
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Nancy Ward
February 18, 2023
Annette I am sorry to here this. You are in my prayers. Love y'all
Charlie Thomas
February 11, 2023
From moments from kindergarten to last day we walked out . You will always be remembered . R.i.p . I will plant a tree. God bless your family.
Chuck Strickland
February 11, 2023
I met Austin when he was a little boy , always smiling and laughing. Praying for the family!
Tina Angerbauer-Wake
February 10, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Raquel
February 9, 2023
From the moment we met, I knew you were amazing. I will miss you so much. Thank you for loving me and touching my life with your light.
Kateland Dunlap
February 8, 2023
Prayers for you Hunter and Justin. Austin was such a sweet and loving soul.
Amanda Paxton
February 5, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. Justin and Hunter you both mean so much to me. I am thankful I got to meet Austin. I am grateful for these last few years getting to know him. I remember walking in to tropical smoothie and him greeting me with his big, welcoming smile I know this is hard. I love you both.. my continued prayers for you and your family.
Amy Knight
February 4, 2023
You're to young.
Tracy Antonovich
February 3, 2023
May God’s perfect peace and comfort surround you both, Justin & Hunter, as flights of angels sing your son & brother to his rest. All my love, Tracy
Amy Jones
February 2, 2023
Sweet Austin, through the years of having You as a blessing in my life, YOU changed my heart, made me laugh, set with me when I'd cry and walked with me when I stumbled, The sparkle of wonder in Your eyes, and the selfless love You instilled in me I will always be grateful for You know me there but remember You knew me here 1st I love you
Hug Tracy for me and tell her I miss her Until the day I join y'all out yonder and we reunited, rest well Your job is done ❤
Stanley & Karen Topor
February 2, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Houser
February 1, 2023
I just wanted to share more that I forgot earlier. Austin the first time I met you. I remember that super curly hair, that devious smile, and sporting your Spider Man undies around. Then life happened. And our families went separate ways. Till we tragically lost your Great Grandma Opal. I just remembered being so shocked, and how much you And Madison looked a like. Im thinking you were either 14 or 15 dressed all country In fact the only thing I remember from that Wake...is when you got emotional to have some one look like you. And boy after that we burned that road up between Texarkana and Dequeen. And we were so blessed Annette allowed that. There has been alot of pauses in our lives. I fell in love with you in September 1995, you will always be my bonus baby. Me Hunter and Madison love you so so much. And even thou were sad...we know your at peace now❤❤❤❤❤
Jane Moore
February 1, 2023
This really breaks my heart Praying for God's special comfort and healing for your family
Jennifer houser
February 1, 2023
Oh hun. I will never forget the first time I met you 1995. I just remember taking so many trips to Horatio with your sisters in tow. You truly were a diamond in the ruffles. Im praying very hard for Hunter and Madison. You 3 really formed a special bond. I would also like to pray for your Grandma/Mom. Lord please put you hands on her as she's dealing with all of this. I love you Hunter and Madison. You have a life time of memories. I know he's dancing and rejoicing with his sister in the clouds.
Nathen Collins
February 1, 2023
Sorry for your loss and you guys have mine and Kim’s condolences. He was a cool kid. May he rest easy in heaven.
Cathy Castie
February 1, 2023
Austin was a character but he had a sweet personality
Erika Kent
February 1, 2023
My prayers go out to Hunter and the family. We love you Hunter!!
Lyn Eason
February 1, 2023
He will be missed.
Kellie Taylor
February 1, 2023
I'm happy we got to hug the last time we saw each other. Prayers to all the family for this tremendous loss.
February 1, 2023
Prayers for Hunter and the family. We love you Hunter!
Erika Kent
February 1, 2023
Austin was always very kind, loving, and friendly. He always had a smile on his face, and loved people unconditionally. I sure will miss him.
Gary Surprise
February 1, 2023
I pray your sister woke you up and yall danced. You are a good soul.
Lyndsay Ellsworth
February 1, 2023
Every time I would see him he would light up a room. Such a sweet soul. My prayers go out to the family.
Jamie Finley
February 1, 2023
I pray for peace and comfort for this family. I am grateful for the time spent listening to Austin. The world was a better place because of him.
February 1, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with Hunter and family. I know he will be missed .
Richard Turner
January 31, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the family. I know that Hunter and Madison will miss him greatly and forever cherish the bond God allowed them to attain. The host of friends he had in Texarkana will keep you all in our prayers.
Becky Matney
January 31, 2023
Annette, Jim, Marie and family you’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Love y’all
Fred Walker
January 31, 2023
Thank God for our time together
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