Roy Tyrone Bateman

Obituary For Roy Tyrone Bateman

Roy Tyrone Bateman, 87, of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away at home on July 30, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1938 in Currituck County, NC to Luther and Gertrude Pugh Bateman. Roy was predeceased by his parents and siblings, as well as two sons, Roy Bateman, Jr. and R. Terry Bateman. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathryn Bourdon Bateman, his daughter Chelsea E. Bateman, and his son Derek T. Bateman, along with Derek's wife Jessica Meyer Bateman and their two daughters Olivia and Madelyn.

Roy was a professional picture framer for forty-nine years, and clients sought him out at his frame shop, Olde Masters, to frame not only their photos and works of art, but also other cherished items such as flags. It was amazing to see the wide variety of objects he was able to frame for his customers, some of whom frequented his business for decades.

He really enjoyed playing his steel guitar and painting beach scenes and other subjects. Roy was also an avid fisherman and had his photo in the newspaper at times for catching huge channel bass and other fish. In earlier years, he took his family to the Outer Banks to go surf fishing and play on the beach. We have very fond memories of those special times together.

Roy loved his family very much, and we are heartbroken and will miss him terribly. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charitable foundation.

Simply Cremation is assisting the family.