Charlie Battles obituary, 1945-2013, Sulphur, LA

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Charlie Battles

1945 - 2013

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Larry Bearden

June 28, 2021

He was a good man I worked for this man when he was a rodeo contractor it was one of the best days of my life u could not ask for a batter boss he was not only my boss but a good friend

Karla Donaho-Green

April 22, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!!!
Your Cousin,
Karla Donaho Green

Rachel Cato

March 10, 2014

Did anyone Reba Mcentire and Narvel? I'm sure they would've gone to the funeral, they had known.

Kathy Yale

January 1, 2014

Donna, I just found out about Charlie when I talked to Vernon this morning. I am so sorry. Charlie and you hold a special place in my life and in my heart. I understand personally what you have gone through. Love you, Kathy

melanie folmer

December 12, 2013

Donna, Im so sorry about Charlie, I just heard I hope your doing ok. You guys were a great couple and glad you got to enjoy eachother the time you did. He was a great man and will be dearly missed. I will keep you in my prayers.....

Charles Battles

July 9, 2013

I'm on mobile lost server. Very sorry for family. Gust good memories. Riding that big bull

Charles Battles

July 9, 2013

I am also named Charles Battles from Denison TX. They call me Charlie but he's the number one.Remember your benefits for ranch house. You're a sweetie!

Libby Trussell

June 8, 2013

To the Family of Mr.Battles,
I know that you don't know me I just want to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. I have lost a son and he will be gone 13 years this June 23, and I still have so much of missing him. I know that one day I will be with him again and this makes it so much better to know, May God bless you all and to let you know that you all our in my prayers. Libby Trussell 1204 Royma Road Corning Ohio 43730 I used to live in Coffeyville ks, and Dearing ks, I startd to love the Rodeo and I fell in love with it. I just want you to know. I will be praying for you.

scott fritts

April 26, 2013

Donna, sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I am honored to have known and blessed with alot of good memories. He was a true cowboy and friend.

Bo Hunter

April 26, 2013

Charlie, was a man among men, RIP,

Lea & Scotty Waller

April 26, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Charlie always spoke and talked to me when we were in Vegas for the finals. He was very lucky to have such a special lady to love and care for him all these years. I know it was hard for both of you for such an outdoors man to be confined. Now he's tall in the saddle again.

Joseph & Debby Lafleur

April 25, 2013

Donna so sorry for your loss. We did not have the chance to really get to know Charlie, but we have heard a lot of stories about him. We also had the honor of going to Vegas and to see his halter hanging on the wall of honor. We are here if need us. We love you and your whole family.

Cindy Gatlin

April 25, 2013

Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Mary Biesemeier

April 25, 2013

Coty, Chip and I are so sorry about your loss of your Dad. We know that's a painful loss. May the Lord bless you and your family today and always. -- Mary Biesemeier (Marisa's aunt)

Travis Battles

April 25, 2013

We miss you and love you Uncle Charlie. My favorite memories will always be of the times we came down to help ship cattle. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donna, Lance, and Coty.

With All Our Love,
Travis, Alison, and Madalyn Ann Battles

Larry, Lou jean, Stacy & Tracy Wyche

April 25, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for the family.Charlie was one of a kind.

Jim & Joyce Battles

April 25, 2013

Donna,Coty,and Lance. It's so difficult to find the right words to say at a time like this. Charlie you are in God's hands now, no more pain you are at peace so my brother and brother-n-law rest in peace dear one. May God Bless each and everyone of your family. We love you!

Terrie Christophersen

April 25, 2013

We are very sad to hear of Charlie's passing. He will be greatly missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Christophersen Family

Dan & Vicki Rienhardt

April 25, 2013

You and Charlie have and will always have a special place in my heart. I'll always remember how y'all gave me and my mare a ride home from Dalhart, Tx. rodeo when I thought I might be stranded. I sure miss all our visits at the rodeos. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Ronny Thompson Potts

April 25, 2013

I was very sad to hear of Charlie's death. I knew Charlie, Lance, and Cody when they lived in Stringtown. I always enjoyed Charlie's sense of humor. Please let Lance and Cody know I said hi and I am praying for you all.

Jamie standridge

April 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. God Bless yall. And bring u peace.

Mary Frazier

April 25, 2013

So Sorry to hear of the loss of Charlie, He was such a wonderful person, God Bless you all.


Mary Frazier(Atoka,Ok)

April 25, 2013

Dear Ms. Battles, so sorry to hear about Charlie. Going to school with him, knowing his family, and the interaction with Charlie and his immediate and extended family will always be precious memories for me. I remember when Charlie protected me from an older bully at school. I will never forget. Our prayers are with you and the entire family.

Respectfully,

Darold Wofford
The Wofford Family

Blaine Koonce

April 25, 2013

Donna, so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Thinking back to the many hours of waiting to sort stock, talkin, and laughing with Charlie. He was a pleasure to be around and I always enjoyed working with you both. He made the world a better place. He will be missed, RIP Charlie Battles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

Barbara Zaleski

April 25, 2013

So sorry to hear about Charlie. Memories I have are back on the rodeo trail. Been a few years. Bubby Bailey sends his condolences too.

Dee Sheets

April 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Johnny Boren and I enjoyed working with Charlie when we were on the Texas Circuit Board of Directors.

Carter Smith

April 25, 2013

Donna, prayers are with you and family. I really enjoyed being around Charlie. He made me laugh. I am sorry for your loss and Coty's

Missy Swartz

April 24, 2013

Donna, My thoughts & prayers are with you. He was blessed to have you in his life.

Tanna Aaron

April 24, 2013

Uncle Charlie will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna. Thanks for all you have done

Leon and Cyndi Bauerle

April 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Donna and the rest of the family. Great memories of Times with Charlie thought the years.

Barry Burk

April 24, 2013

Donna, God bless you and continue to give you strength. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Barry and Cheryl Burk

Glee Nett

April 24, 2013

Donna, you are an "angel" here on our Lord's earth, God just never outfitted you with wings. Charlie was so in love with you and he never failed to show it. Being the strong Christian lady you have always been, our Savior will comfort and keep you in his ways during this trial of life. My love and support will always be there for you. I cannot help but know how green the pastures are, how many great critters he'll live with, and the cowboy/cowgirl reunion he is experiencing. Happy Trails, cowboy!!!

Donnie Hough and family

April 24, 2013

Are prayers and heart go out to the battles family. Donnie Bruce Bev Hough

Bev Schindler-Hessefort

April 24, 2013

Donna, words are so hard to find. You have been his angel for so long, now he is yours. I cherish the time we all spent together. Charlie was one of a kind and the memories will forever be with me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ramey Griffin

April 24, 2013

Coty , my heart gose out to you and chy. I've never met Charlie, but I have heard hours upon countless hours worth of stories. I know how much he meant to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you both.

LaDonna Dobbs

April 24, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of a great man. My Dad Lonnie Cantrell was an old rodeo buddy of Charlies. He will be greatly missed by my parents Lonnie and Mary Anne Cantrell. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
LaDonna Cantrell-Dobbs, Lonnie & Mary Anne Cantrell (Lincoln, AR)

April 24, 2013

RIP Charlie... GO RIDE HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN! Our deepest sympathy thought and prayers go out to your family.

Johnny Ludtke and Leslie Ludtke Featherngill

Debbie Cole

April 24, 2013

I have great respect for the tough rodeo man you were on the outside and loved the soft big hearted man you were on the inside. Thank you for teaching me so much about the rodeo life; the hard work and the fun rewards of it. I thank you for all you have done as grandfather to my girls and a father-in-law to me. You will be missed! Love you Charlie.
Donna, I pray God will give you strength and peace. Thank you for your care and love for Charlie, Love you.

Keith Luna

April 24, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great competitor and we all looked up to him. Hoping for the best for his family. Keith Luna

Doug Hull

April 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for all of Charlie's family, including
his extended rodeo family. We're
proud to say we were friends for
several years and "Thank you" Donna
for taking care of Charlie during
his illness. Sorry for your loss
as we know he will be missed. Remember
the good times and cherish the
memories. God Bless.

Doug, Rhonda & Duston Hull

Sandy Warren

April 24, 2013

RIP Poppa Charlie... Sandy and Cole Warren

Shelly Baumann

April 24, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you

Dale & Kathy Yerigan

April 23, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Dale, Kathy & Garrett Yerigan

Geneva S. Harvey

April 23, 2013

So sorry for your loss, My Dad Bobby Stickland was a cousin of Charlies. I have many good memories of him on our trips to Oklahoma to visit at his grandmothers.May God bless you Donna for all your love and care for Charlie in the past years of his bad health.

Sheila Croswhite

April 23, 2013

Loved him so very much.

April 23, 2013

I had the opportunity to spend time around Charlie when I was young . I got to know some of his family as well as him while we punched cows at " Cedar Creek " . I had alot of respect him even though he was onrey as hell . He was a good looking man and rode good horses . I was always proud to be able to say , " He used to be my uncle " . Wade Miller Ramona Okla .

Cissy Taulman

April 23, 2013

Donna,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cissy Taulman

Papa Charlie and his Tubby Girl

Megan Montgomery

April 23, 2013

Words are so hard to find... I lost one of the greatest men I have ever know. He was so tough on the outside but so kind in the inside. I will miss him so much! I will definitely miss hearing him call me 'Tubby". Always teasing and joking around but serious whenever teaching us about horses or rodeo. I will never forget the summer spent rodeoing with Donna and Papa Charlie. So many things learned and love that was shown.
Donna: I will always be here if you need someone. My prayers are with you. Thank you for taking care of my Papa Charlie. We love you.
Megan, Jeff, Jala, Gabriel, and Paisley Montgomery

Paula Battles & Alex

April 23, 2013

Uncle Charlie, you will be missed so much!! So many great family memories. He loved the cowboy life. I know you are in heaven at a rodeo and telling stories with all your rodeo buddies.

Aunt Donna, Coty & Lance, we love you and your are in our prayers!!

Ranee Taylor

April 23, 2013

Charlie was a great uncle. He was quick to tease but just as quickly lend a hand when needed. I am certain he will have a great story to share with those he sees on his next rodeo. Our family will miss him very much. Donna,our love to you for your continued support, love and friendship to Uncle Charlie.

Ranee Taylor

April 23, 2013

Charlie was an amazing uncle. He was quick to tease and connect with his nieces and nephews but just as quick to lend a hand when assistance was needed. I am sure he will have a good story to share with those he sees arriving at his next rodeo. Donna, love to you for your continued love and friendship to Charlie.

Cindy Kendrick

April 23, 2013

Charlie was a great man he helped a lot of people. He will be missed a lot
Donna you are in our prayers

Sharla Justus

April 23, 2013

Donna I am so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Ya'll opened a lot of doors for me and introduced me to friends I now have for life. I cherish all the times I had with ya'll, we had a lot of good times. Charlie truly found his Angel in you!! He's riding tall in the saddle once again!! Love you girl.
Sharla Justus

Gizmo McCracken

April 23, 2013

So Many memories of this great man in our lives. We are praying for you and your family. Gizmo, Janice, Mandy, Cassie and Family.

April 23, 2013

DONNA: The rodeo world lost a good contestant, stock contractor, and most of all, a friend. May you find comfort in knowing the far reaching world in which
the two of you existed, is feeling the loss and offering you sympathies and care.
Your HANDS sisters are sending prayers and support. Yes, there are some good
men waiting on another story teller 'up there, where the grass is green and lush,
and stirrup high, and the water is crystal clear and deep..." Love, Donna McSpadden

Kathy Mancil

April 23, 2013

Donna, I am praying for you in this time of loss! Prayers for your strength and peace of mind knowing that Charlie is and will be healthy forever from now on.

April 22, 2013

Donna so sorry for your loss of Charlie. He was always giving the teachers fits in school. We started first grade together and went through the 12th. So for a lot of us there are wonderful memories. Just rest in the Lord and use the Lord's strength to help you with your ever day life. God Bless you for all the love and care you gave Charlie. Tom and Karen (Strader) Lee

Butch & Brenda Stewart

April 22, 2013

Donna, you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss of Charlie. May you find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering & comfort in all the memories that you made.

Susan LeBlanc

April 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss - May you find comfort in the memories you shared through the years and in knowing so many share in your loss

Susan LeBlanc

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