Johnnie Mac Batchelor
May 27, 1949 ~ December 30, 2010
Johnnie Mac Batchelor, 61, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010. He was born in Halifax County on May 27, 1949, the son of the late Wiley Ranger Batchelor and Doris Parker Batchelor.
Johnnie worked for the Rocky Mount Telegram and retired after 40 years of service. He was currently employed by Rocky Mount Maola Milk and Ice Cream Company as a Dock Manager. He was an avid collector of Lionel Trains where he often visited trade shows looking for that next special piece. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed working with his roses.
He will be missed by those he leaves behind; his wife of 40 years, Mildred Carol Rowland Batchelor; daughters. Cassandra "Cass" McLatchy of Rocky Mount and Charlotte "Beth" Winfree and husband William of Clayton; and grandchildren, Victoria "Vickie" McLatchy and Lindsey Winfree. He will also be remembered by his sisters, Carol Harrell and husband Bennie of Dortches, Barbara Griffin and husband Willie of Myrtle Beach, Peggy Griffin and husband Phil of Rocky Mount, and Faye Overman of the Phillipines; uncle, Velma Parker and wife Betsy; and aunt, Louise Flye, both of Whitakers; and several loving nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 02, 2011 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Pridgen officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service and other times at the home of Bennie and Carol Harrell.
Johnnie faithfully donated blood, platelets and his bone marrow for transplants and stem cell research. In honor of Johnnie's compassion and support for the advancement of medicine, memorials are being requested to be sent to the Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem NC 27157 or the Brody School of Medicine, 600 Moye Blvd., Greenville NC 27834. Flowers will also be accepted.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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My condolences to the family of Johnny Batchelor. I worked with him at the Telegram before he retired. He was always so friendly and content. He was a good man and I know will be missed by all who knew him.
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My first ride on a mule was sitting in front of Johnny – my placement in front was calculated I believe, between he and aunt Doris. When the mule stopped it lowered its’ head and I went down like coming off a sliding board! Scared me to death when I hit the ground an looked up at this huge beast towering over me! Johnny and Aunt Doris (and whoever else was around) had a good laugh at it though. I didn’t laugh at the time – probably pouted really – but over the years I found it a laughable memory. Though I spent my time among the Batchelors with Faye I idolized Johnny. Like so many others I did not see much of him these past years, but the knowledge that he is no longer among us still hurts. My heart trully goes out to my cousins and his immediate family. He leaves a great empty space on this earth, while also leaving a great legacy.
He was my brother, he was a wonderful man and even though I had not seen him much in the later years I know he was there if I had really needed him. He was always given of himself to help anyone. I think of our childhood memories together and I will cherish them forever. I will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to all the family and may the Lord help us.
I have not seen the family in a long time, but I remember Mr. Batchelor from band trips in high school. Their family is a very sweet and loving family reaching out to serve others. My sincerest love and prayers goes out to them at this time.
Even though I had not seen him for years, I will miss him. He was always a kind and gentle soul with never a harsh or hateful word. I am sorry for the loss that his family feels now, and I am sorry and filled with regret that I did not know my uncle better. I should have. Hugs and prayers of comfort to my family. I love you. ~your neice, Jamie
My sincere condolences to Johnny’s family. I know he will be missed. We worked together at the RM Telegram. He was such a sweet man. He would help you in anyway he could. I know his Mildred and family will miss him. So sorry for your loss.
I worked with Johnnie at the Rocky Mount Telegram back in 98 & 99. He was always such a nice gentleman and always seemed to have a smile on his face. I know he will certainly be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God be with you in the coming weeks to lift you up and comfort you.
I worked with Johnnie at the Telegram for several years in the early 90s. I was so sad to see he passed away. I remember when he donated his bone marrow and how honored he felt to be able to do such a thing even though he described the procedure as very painful. For him, it was worth it to be able to help someone. He was a very nice man and know he will be missed by all his family and friends.
Having lived next door to Johnnie and his family for 30 yrs, never have I known a man that was more considerate and caring than he. Always ready to lend a hand in what ever task that came along. I will miss a great hunting and fishing partner and those over the backyard fence conversations that we occasionally had. Memories of a truly great individual and friend will forever be with me. Oh, by the way, Johnnie’s favorite deer hunting spot, the one he always went to on those cold Saturday mornings, and the one previously called Right Fork Bottom will now and forever be called Johnnie’s Bottom
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