James Batten

Born in Old Hickory, TN on July 30, 1932 Departed on December 8, 2013 and resided in Hendersonville, TN Visitation: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: Stateroom ATuesday December 10, 2013 4:00pm to 8:00pmLife Celebration: Hendersonville Funeral Home Room: ChapelWednesday December 11, 2013 1:00pm to 2:00pm

James Walter Batten, age 81, was born on July 30, 1932 in Old Hickory, TN and passed away on December 8, 2013.
James was a long time employee of Dupont Power House.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Susie Batten, brother, Ed Batten, and sister, Melba Neese.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lucille Batten, children, Sherry Bailey (Brian Beisel), Jimmy Batten (Cheri), Steve Batten (Lisa), and Melanie Touchton (Thad); grandchildren, Tracy Carter (Steve), Trent Batten, Jeny Batten, Justin Batten (Brandon Anderson), Samantha Batten, Tyler Angell, Ali Angell, Jennifer Knolton, Whitney Linginfelter, Bailey Touchton; great-grandchildren, Drew & Zac Carter, Porter Linginfelter, Addison Janssen, brothers, Paul Batten and Grady Batten (Billie), and sister, Sue Davis (Joe).
A celebration of life ceremony will be conducted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 1pm in the chapel of Hendersonville Funeral Home, with Rev. Paul McAdoo officiating. A visitation with the family will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 4-8pm and on Wednesday from 12-1pm. Interment to follow in Hendersonville Memory Gardens.