James Edward Batts
May 19, 1958 ~ August 23, 2017
ROCKY MOUNT - James Edward Batts, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Born in Wayne County, NC on May 19, 1958, he was the son of the late James Daniel Batts and Geraldine Coley Batts.
Jim leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving wife, Lucy Fox Batts; step-son, Michael Low of Lynchburg, VA; and step-daughter, Michele Arnold of Washington, DC. He is also survived by brothers, Robert Daniel "Dan" Batts and wife, Bonnie, of Louisburg; Gerald Batts and wife, Jane, of Rocky Mount; Timmy Batts and wife, Karen, of Lake Havasu, AZ; sister, Freda Weaver and husband, Danny, of Rocky Mount; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Sam Codington officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 1001 West Haven Blvd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
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.
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1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 8/26, 11:00 am - 11:45 am
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 8/26, 12:00 pm
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Nick, I hear your laugh and see your smile. May peace come to all who love and miss you. Love Dottie
I am so very sorry for your loss of James. I am praying for all of your family, and will keep you in my thoughts. I know he will really be missed. God be with you all, and comfort you during this sad time. Love to you all! 3
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Nick I will miss your beautiful smile & ‘Hey girl, what’s up’. You will always be in my heart & soul. I treasure my memories of you and how you could put a smile on anyone’s face. You will be truly missed by all of the people you touched in your life. Rest now in peace & in knowing how much you are loved & missedheart. Judy .
nick always treated me like a sister like a member of the family for 33 years he always was kind to me he welcomed me into the family karen batts