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James Batts, 80, passed away on November 10, 2008. Mr. Batts was born on November 10, 1928, to Rayfield Batts and Pearl Elrod in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1948, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and married wife, Lelea. After a 22 year career in the Army, Mr. Batts began his second career as a supervisor in nutritional care at Evans Army Hospital, where he worked for 33 years. His outstanding service earned him numerous awards throughout his career. Mr. Batts was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board. Mr. Batts' greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, working-out, and making his wife and family happy, He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his Loving Wife, Mrs. Lelea Batts; his children, Ray (Diedra) Batts of Denver, Colorado, Vickie Wyche of El Paso, Texas, James (Hamp) Batts, Audrey Batts, Cheryl Batts, Kenneth Batts, and Patsy (Jeffrey) Adams, all of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister, Essie Brown, of Memphis Tennessee. Mr. Batts was blessed with 21 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and his special friend, Decon Clarence Yarbrough, and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Batts is preceded in death by: his mother Pearl Elrod; father, Rayfield Batts; son, John Foster; and Sisters Louise Barton, Mable Darden, and Cinnie Turner. Visitation 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 17, 2008, Angelus Chapel Funeral Directors, Inc., 2535 Airport Road. Funeral services 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2008, Trinity Baptist Church, 617 East Fountain Blvd. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado, with full military honors presented by the Ft. Carson Honor Guard.
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Tyree Terry (Morrison)
November 20, 2008
To The Batts Family,
During this time of great sorrow my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Jones Family
November 18, 2008
To the Batts Family,
You are in our prayers and thoughts. What a beautiful legacy he has in his family. He will live on in all of you.
With Love and Sympathy,
Brenda Mitchell
November 18, 2008
To the Batts family from the Mitchell Family,we are sorry for the lost of your father,and husaband.Your father was a very nice man,and Hosea and I were glad we had a chance to know him.May God keep all of you under his wing in this time of pain and know:though Christ all things are assured.
The Mitchell Family
Hosea,Brenda, and Betty mitchell Copeland.
Barry&Mayetta Cosby
November 17, 2008
To The Batts Family: My Family and I give our deepest sympathy for the lost of Mr. Batts. We pray for your strength and comfort from the Lord during these trying days.(John 14:1-4) We love you all and Mr. Batts will truly be missed. I pray that you all stand strong as a family and always remember the love he gaved to all. May God Bless And Comfort You. Deacon Barry Cosby And Family.
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Rev Ernest/Lutricia Neil/and the Williams family
November 17, 2008
To the family of the late James Batts
may you all find comfort in these
words written (2Corinthians 5:8)We are confident.I Say,and willing rather to be absent from the body,and to be present with the Lord
Denniece (Bryant) White-Mallard
November 17, 2008
To the Batts family. I was shocked and so hurt to here of his leaving. My family and I want to extend our deepest sympathy to you mom and the whole family. We have pretty much know you all since you moved here. When ever I passed the house and I would see him, and didn't have time to stop. I would always holler " Hi dad" and he would wave like he had always knew who I was and hadn't forgotten me. Then there were times when I would just drop by, I was always made welcome and treated like family by all. What a loss. Much love and prayers to you all. And take care of mom.
Richard H. Lloyd, Jr.
November 17, 2008
To Hamp, Cheryl and Vicky,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God continue to Bless your family.
Debra Moore
November 17, 2008
To the Batts Family:
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Mr. Batts. I worked with him for over 15 years and he was a great man. I will always remember him for the wise wisdom he would give to me. He was always a father figure for me. He will truly be missed.
With deepest sympathy:
Debra L. Moore
Margarita Rivera
November 17, 2008
I will always remember Mr. Batts because we had a bonding relationship on our shift. I will always remember when Mr. Batts use to come out on the main line and STIR the food around and I said "Why you messin' with the food, don't do that!" So, he went back into the kitchen and told Alberta, "Her (not she) hurt my feelings!" Alberta said "who?" He said that one "there, her!" Alberta said, "you want me to talk to her?" He said, "no, I got her number!" I will always remember another line, "My name is James Batts and I need my job!" I really am gonna miss you. Mmmmmmargarita
Angelica Patterson
November 17, 2008
Dear Mr. Batts,
You will be truely missed. You have a wonderful family that will keep your memory alive for decades.
LaVieta Winters
November 17, 2008
To the Batts Family,
May God bless each and everyone of you and you will be forever in my prayers.
William Laws
November 17, 2008
To the family of Mr. Batts:
I am saddened by this news but happy that I was able to work for and with Mr. Batts for quite a few years at Evans Hospital. I never knew of anyone who had anything other than nice words for him. He was always respectful in all his dealings with his co-workers and respected by all.
Bill Laws
Brigitte Meek-Dixon
November 16, 2008
Dear Mr. Batts, You have always made me feel welcome into your home. I truly thank you for that. The first time I came to your house to meet the family was over 30 yrs ago and the last time I was there was just shy of 2 months. I always felt like a part of the family. You said to me, "I know your face, it's good to see you". You will be missed!
lINDA hUNTER
November 16, 2008
MR.Batts,I will never forget you,when i came on board to Nutrition Care,you said MS.Hunter you come in to work and do your job,and dont get into nothing that dont concern you,and I have taken those words with me for nineteen years,you will always be remember,To your family and Mrs.Batts.May God bless all of you ,Linda Hunter&son Bobby Holmes
Vicky Laplante
November 16, 2008
Mr. Batts, You are really gonna be missed by all those people you supervised all these years. I truly enjoyed all your great stories (sometimes funny) of your life and all your military memories. You always use to say, "I never knew anyone who retired from the Army twice" but you did! Also, you always use to say "No comment" We could never get an opinion. You are a unique person and I hope to see you one day. You will have alot of new stories for me. Your friend, Vicky Laplante, Evans Army Hospital
Jerry Twomey
November 16, 2008
Was a Pleasure to have worked with Mr Batts at Evans Army Hospital in the Food Service.
angel pagan
November 16, 2008
mr. batts you will be missed now you are in a better place.
Eric Reed
November 16, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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