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Cherie Jones Gunn
July 8, 2025
James A Batts was an excellent educator and Mentor he will forever be in our hearts.
Susan Willis Linyear
June 14, 2011
Mr. Batts was a fine educator and exemplary human being. Norview High School was blessed to be a part of his career.
Susan Willis Linyear
NHS Class of 1988
Louise Norfleet Whitehurst
June 10, 2011
In sympathy for the Family of Mr. James (Jimmy) Batts, we wish to say: "Peacefully, Sleep comes to a dear, beloved heart. Quietly, we understand the time has come to part - Tenderly, the love shines on, a never-ending light, - Gratefully, we feel it's warmth an say "Sweet Dreams, Dear Classmate, God Bless You and Good-night." May it comfort you to know that we pray for God's Blessings upon you,Jimmy's family, as you get thru this most difficult time!
The BTW High School, Class of 1954!
R Logan
June 10, 2011
For the light you have brought into each of our lives...you are loved. God rest your soul and I know you're dancing in heaven!
S. Wright
June 10, 2011
I was fortunate enough to have Mr. Batts as a teacher in high school. He was indeed a great educator and person. My condolences to the family.
Patricia Hughes-Brown
June 9, 2011
Rest well Mr. Batts, your work is done. My prayers and love to the Batts family.
June 9, 2011
Mr. Batts (Jimmy) will be greatly missed by his church family, friends, and others. To his son - remember the golden memories.
The Evans Family:
Clinton, Jr., Ruth, Carolyn and Barbara
Dwayne Blackwell
June 9, 2011
Mr. Batts - now that was a SMILE you could count on at Union United Church of Christ! What a warm heart and kind spirit. Prayers of thanksgiving to God for a life well lived and condolences to his family and church home at Union who will miss him dearly. But do not forget the GREAT REUNION promised to us from our Lord and Savior, Jesus! Til we meet again!! Hallelujah - D.Blackwell
June 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. Jim and I taught at Norview High School for many years. He was a great guy. He will be missed
Bill Bodnar
June 9, 2011
I remember Mr. Batts and Kathyrn well. I was a student at BTW when he was teachingand Kathryn and I grew up together. My prayers go out to the family....
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