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William Preston Battles Sr.
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William Battles Obituary
Age 84 of East Liberty. Peacefully went home to God on Tuesday, September 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Ruth Battles; Father of Charon Williams (Lamar) and William, Jr. (Karen Snell); grandfather of Aisha, William III, Ashley, Ayodeji and Saba; great-grandfather of Cameron and Tyler. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Battles is a retiree of the US Postal Service. Visitation Friday 2-8pm in the SAMUEL E. COSTON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 427 Lincoln Ave. E. Liberty. Funeral service on Saturday at 11am in the Mount Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave., E. Liberty. Donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.
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CWR
March 26, 2025
Mr Battles,
Hope I find you through this connection.
Charles Redman Jr. USPS Retired (724)970-8206
James Mitchell
September 19, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your father's death. My father died over 40 years ago, and my mother too. You are blessed to have your father see you become successful in life and be able to give back to him some of the things he gave you while growing up. The A-PLUS family have you in our prayers and if you need me just email or call. A-PLUS National President
Rhonda Brown
September 18, 2007
Charon and Family,
May the Lord bless you and your family and blanket you in his divine Spirit during this time of transition and always.
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Diana Snell
September 16, 2007
Mrs Battles, Bill & Charon
My family will never forget the special wedding dance of the bride & groom's father. It was one of the most touching memories for us. For anyone to be so sick and able to carryout one moment in time for Karen;it's just precious. May faith reassure you that grief will soften and love will always endure.
From the Snell Family
Deborah Murphy
September 14, 2007
Aunt Ruthie, Charon (Cherbie) and Billy: Words cannot express the sorrow I feel about Uncle Battles. I consider your family my second family; I feel that close to every one of you. Many of my good childhood memories "took root" with the wonderful times we all spent together. I will miss Uncle Battles tremendously. My most sincere sympathy.
Marcella Shoffner
September 14, 2007
To the Battles Family,
I pray for you and your family to get through this difficult time in your lives and that the spirit of God will comfort and strengthen you.
Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know."
September 13, 2007
DEAR RUTH AND FAMILY --------------ONE BY ONE THE CHAIN IS BROKEN----MEMORIES LINGER ON FOREVER MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS-------------CAROLYN C. {LAZENBY} MCGUIRE.
September 13, 2007
DEAR RUTH AND FAMILY---- ONE BY ONE THE CHAIN IS BROKEN--- BUT MEMORIES LINGER ON FOREVER GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS CAROLYN C.{LAZENBY} MCGUIRE.
John Moore
September 13, 2007
I only met Charon's father once or twice, and this was in the past year or two. I've known Charon as a colleague and friend for nearly 12 years ... all that to say, the heart is touched when the transition is made.
Barbara Murphy
September 13, 2007
I will sincerely miss his graciousness, his ready smile, his caring, his pride in his family, his devotion to friends, his
thoughtfullness of other people, his
dedication to being a "good father" and most of all, his laughter. I always called him by his nickname.
I truly loved "Battles" as a friend throughout all of the 56 years that I knew him.
Barbara Murphy
Amy Butler
September 13, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Always a warm smile, a nice thing to say and genuine concern. A kind and gentle soul, I will always remember you "Uncle".
Love Amy
From all of us, Ethel Stewart and Family
Charlotte Flynn Michalski
September 13, 2007
Dear Charon,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your Dad. There is such a special bond between a Father and Daughter and you will treasure that feeling
in your heart, always. You are a very special lady and your dad was very proud of you. Kindly, Charlotte
Randy Fulp Jr.
September 13, 2007
Saba & Ayo,
Your grandpop was cool, sorry for your loss, keep your heads up! Love ya,
Randy Fulp Jr.
Corinne Broxie
September 13, 2007
Thank you for the honor of caring for Mr Battles during his time at Forbes Hospice. I am truly thankful for the opportunity to know the Battles family. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Corinne Broxie RN
Jim Diulus
September 13, 2007
Bill,
Your father was a great man and a real joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face and was interested in what you were doing and how you where. As you know both our fathers worked together and my dad always said "you can trust Battles" and that was some of the best advice he ever gave me! But I just want to add you honor your father by the way you live your life it's still true " you can trust Battles" Bill your father is at rest may God Bless him as he blessed us by giving us such a great man.
Dick Kraft
September 13, 2007
I knew Bill very well during our days as employees of the Pittsburgh Post Office. Always cheerful to laugh and bring that same spirit to others. He was so proud of his childrens accomplishments in life. Bill was well liked by those who worked with him. No wonder, he was just a nice guy.
May he rest in peace.
ELOISE P MILLER
September 13, 2007
To Bill Jr and Family.
I remember the many days your dad came to my office when I was the Field Director, Support Services, at the post office, just to see how the new kids on the block was doing
May GOD be with you all duing these times. We will miss him.
Philip Horn
September 13, 2007
My condolences to the Battles family. I have known and worked with Charon for 14 years. She is the most acknowledged and appreciated person on this staff, judging by the honors and recognitions she has received from so many appreciative colleagues and organizations.
The seed of her accomplishments that elicit such recognition comes from somewhere, undoubtedly some from her beloved father.
Jewel, Randy, Rene' & Lil Randy Fulp
September 13, 2007
Mom Ruth, Charon, William and family:
We are sorry for the loss of your dad. Randy, the kids and I enjoyed all stories and chats we shared with your dad. It's not hard to see just exactly where your sweetness bloomed from Charon. We will keep you and your family in prayer.
"The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him." Lamentations 3:25
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