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Howard Bateman Obituary
He was born June 19, 1939, in Nantahala to the late George Washington Bateman and Thelma Maude Baldwin Bateman. Jap enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: fishing, wagon trains and camping, and he carried a deep love for the outdoors throughout his years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phoebe Ann Bateman who passed in 2020; daughter, Ruby Lea Bateman; sister, Launa Stegall; brothers, William "Billy" Bateman, Mack "Bud" Bateman, James Huell Bateman, Hubert Edward Bateman, George "Junior" Washington Bateman and W. Thomas "Tommy" Bateman; grandchildren, Heather Mathis and Brandon Brinke; and great-great-grandson, Jasper Braun.
Jap is survived by his children, Chuck (Renee) Bateman, Debbie Bates, Rhonda Williamson, Rita (Bob) Lambert and Trudi (Danny) Mathis; sister, Wanda McDaniel; brother, Shorty Bateman; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Macon Funeral Home. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service. Reverends David Lee Williams and Johnny Billingsley officiated. Military rites were conducted by American Legion Post #108 and VFW Post #7339. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Lee Bates, Steven Williamson, Seth Williamson, Bobby Dills, Darryl Bateman and Junior Bateman. Joshua Mathis served as honorary pallbearer.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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