James Macajah Batten, age 67, of Tifton, GA passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Batten was born on September 18, 1948, in Douglas, GA to the late Theo Batten and Rosa Lee Stephens Batten. Survivors include: his daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Parish Brown of Tifton, GA; four brothers, Theo "T.J."Batten Jr of Boaz, AL, Charles "Mike"Batten of Tifton, GA, Henry "Floyd" Batten of Omega, GA and Melvin Batten of Fort Pierce, FL; two sisters, Brenda Allen of Tifton, GA and Kathlene King of Tifton, GA; three grandsons, Chris Brown, Keith Brown and Parish Brown Jr; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Wayne Batten. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Sims Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Pastor Brandon Batten and Rev. Ricky Revels officiating. Interment will follow at Mora Church Cemetery. Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Cemetery Details
Mora Baptist Church Cemetery
Mora Church Rd
Willacoochee, GA, 31650
Visitation
MAY 14. 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Sims Funeral Home
201 North Peterson Ave
Douglas, GA, US, 31533
Service
MAY 14. 02:00 PM
Chapel of Sims Funeral Home
201 N Peterson Ave
Douglas, GA, US, 31533
Service Information
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