Ronald Edwin Batts

ROCKY MOUNT - Ronald Edwin Batts, age 67, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017. Born in Wilson County, NC on March 6, 1950, he was the son of the late Leon Edwin Batts and Ophelia Evelyn Glover Batts. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Debra Batts Roderick and brother-in-law, Gerald Roderick. Ronald was an independent brick layer and general contractor for many years as well as a commercial fisherman for 18 years. Following his retirement, he continued as a sales clerk at Rigby Electric Supply. Ronald had a love for playing music and he also enjoyed playing golf. A loving husband, brother, and friend, Ronald will be dearly missed and will never be forgotten. Ronald leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 48 years, Betty Daughtridge Batts. He is also survived by his sister, Judy B. Manning and her husband, Ray, of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Patricia Poole and her husband, Marvin, of Myrtle Beach, SC and Jessie McGowan of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Tommy Lee Daughtridge and his wife, Judy, of Bath; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 6/28, 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 6/28, 7:00 pm