James Batten

James A. Batten, 80, of the Temperance Hall Community, Elm City, died Monday, September 23, 2019, in his home.

The family will be at home, Sunday, September 29, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, and invite friends to visit them there.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Schopf Batten; sons, Michael Batten (Lisa) of Temperance Hall, Andy Batten (Heidi) of Virginia Beach, VA, Bill Batten (Cookie) all of Suffolk, VA, Douglas Batten (Lois) of Chatham, VA; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brothers, Tommy Batten and Gene Batten, both of Chesapeake, VA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.