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Garland was a member at White Marsh Baptist Church where he served several years as a deacon. He worked as a shipping operator at Federal Paper for over 50 years.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 69 years; Ester Simmons Batten of the home, Grandchildren; Crystal Tatum, Chase Ray, Sheena Settlemyre, Candice Millard and James Boyd, Great Grandchildren; Trey Tatum, Luke Bass, Layla Bass and several other Great Grandchildren, and several Great Great Grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:00 am in McKenzie Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow in Columbus Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:45 am prior to the service.
McKenzie Mortuary, 112 Jefferson Street, Whiteville, NC is serving the Batten family.
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