Timothy Kendall Battle
August 22, 1968 ~ August 6, 2019
ROCKY MOUNT - Timothy Kendall Battle, age 50, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on August 22, 1968, he was the son of the Eddie Weldon, whom he is preceded in death by; and Louise Battle Mahmoud.
A man of great musical talent, Timothy was an Alumni of New York City's LaGuardia's High School of Performing Arts in New York City and Wesley College in Dover, Delaware, former visiting assistant Musical Professor at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in California, former Director and Instructor for The Norris Center for the Performing Arts, former Music Director for South Bay Conservatory in California, as well as an independent vocal coach, composer and performer.
Timothy, "Tim" or "The Music Man" as he was penned during his college days, was a former music conductor and producer and was very instrumental with the world-renown Boys' Choir of Harlem which has performed on Broadway and as such was recognized by the City of New York with the Outstanding Dedication and Service to Youth Award. His work with the Boys' Choir of Harlem was showcased during his World Tour event having performed with the Boston Pops, to the Rosie O'Donnell Show, the Today Show, the Late Night Show with David Letterman, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, and for the special Wizard of Oz in Concert which was broadcasted on both TNT and PBS. Of the many venues Tim performed in, his most notable were at the Apollo Theatre, the United States White House for former First Lady Hillary Clinton's holiday rendition of "The Night Before Christmas", and Carnegie Hall. He also produced the CD "Magic" for the 129th Anniversary of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Of his many musical attributes, he was a self-taught pianist and gifted independent song writer and singer. Some of his song writes include "Deep is the Darkness", "I'm Loving You", "America, I Love You So", as well as many others. During his tenure with the South Bay Conservatory, he was the Musical Director for the musicals "Godspell" and "Rumpelstiltskins Daughter", of which he was also a co-writer along with Robert Neal Marshall. Tim had the pleasure of working alongside some of the greats within the musical entertainment industry such as having worked with and performed with Michael Crawford, Lucian Pavarotti, Roberta Flack, Lou Rawls, Peobo Bryson, Patti Austin, and Jewel. Aside from sharing his love for music and teaching, he was also a wonderful cook, in which he enjoyed sharing with his family around the family table and was a man of deep faith. Tim gave back to all through his gift of music and lyrics and lived by a beautiful motto he often attributed to his success, "Life is more than what you eat, drink, or what you wear. Life is peace, joy, hope, and love." A gifted son, a loving father and brother, and a dear friend to many, Timothy will be forever loved and never forgotten.
Timothy leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Trina Louise Spackman and husband, Colton, of Wetumpka, AL; mother, Louise Battle Mahmoud and step-father, Ahmed; sister, Deborah Battle; and brothers, Terrence, Keith, Kinte, and Ray Weldon, all of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and close friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 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.
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Saturday 8/24, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
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1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 8/24, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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We are truly sorry for your loss. May Tim’ soul Rest In Peace. Lenny and Mary Bembry
The Garcia Family has you all covered in prayers. Sincere condolences for your loss!
In memory of Timothy Kendall Battle, Antonio Battle lit a candle
In memory of Timothy Kendall Battle, Domaine Battle lit a candle
My deepest condolences to thw family. I remember in H.S. playing the piano together and teaching each other songs . I spent many nights praying with Tim, and for him. Love you brothwr and will nevwr forget you. Andy Soto Elder Andy Mna
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I wanna send my deepest condolences to his immediate family. He was the cousin who introduced me to my father’s side of my family. I knew Tim 2 years prior to knowing we were actually related. He always had a smile on his face, was always kind, and super talented. I will never forget our last conversation he and I had weeks prior to his passing. It was touching and he was so transparent with me like he’s never been before. We didn’t talk all of the time, but we still had a bond. Love you and miss you cuzzo! – Aaliyah
To the Battle Family, Nini, Trina and all I am sorry for the loss of Tim Battle, a wonderful soul of talent and light in our world. I will always remember the fun times and the sheer joy he had of singing. composing and teaching so many youth and adults the way to music and heartfelt joy! I know he is a great place with the Lord who made us all, and I know he is having one beautiful songfest in the heavens! Our loss is heaven’s true gain, and I know one day in time as we go back to God, we will all experience his voice and talent again. As a consultant for the Torrance Performing Arts Consortium, which the South Bay Conservatory is a member of, I knew Tim well and worked closely with him as both a promoter, and as a private student of his in vocal instruction. I loved hearing his stories about how he touched the world with his lyrics. I have many memories, but one of my favorite is attending Easter Sunrise services at Rolling Hills Covenant Church with he, Nini and Trina which was held very very early, overlooking the amazing splendor of the Pacific Ocean on the day of Christ’s rising from the Dead for us all. I am sorry he left us so soon. The photo is from the Torrance Performing Arts Consortium, where Tim Battle was a musical director of many of the musicals for the South Bay Conservatory. The photo is by Joe Ikemoto, Torrance based professional photographer as noted. Peace be with all of you in your grief and know heartfelt prayers are with you and with Timothy.