Mr. Joseph W. Battles 79
08/27/1940 - 07/31/2020
Mr. Joseph W. Battles, age 79 of Valdosta, GA, transitioned from this life on Friday, July 31, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Curtis and Estella Battle; sister: Clara Worthy; brothers, Curtis Battle and Rudolph Battle.
A Time To Plant: Joseph received his education from the Valdosta City School System, graduating from Pinevale High School where he played football as a quarterback.
A Time To Love: God blessed Joseph with eight beautiful children.
A Time To Give: He worked at Metal Product. He also was a bus driver for the Head Start Daycare, as well as a painter in his spare time until his health began to decline in 2013.
A Time To Rest: Joseph leaves to cherish his memories a special friend: Minnie Lawson of Valdosta, GA.; his children: Cynthia Nelson (Arlonzo Sr.), Merita Robinson (Johnnie) of Douglas, GA, Joseph Battle Jr., Anthony Battle (Melissa), Carl Battle of Shreveport, LA., Darrell Battle (Michlene), Jeffery Manning all of Valdosta, GA., Maecola Battle of Gainesville, FL.; one sister-in-law: Veronica Battle of Columbus, GA.; 23 grandchildren; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
His life will be celebrated on Friday, August 07, 2020 at 10:00 AM from Riverview Memorial Gardens. Mask and Social Distancing is a requirement. Pastor Aden P. Fluker, Jr., officiating.
Please feel free to sign the guestbook with an expression of love to the family.
A friendly smile, a causal touch. These are things that mean so much. To know you are with us in our time of sorrow. Sharing our prayers, today and tomorrow. God give us the comfort in the form of good friends. May his peace be with you, his love never ends.-The Battles Family
Final Care and Compassionate Services are being provided to the Battles and connected families, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by Harrington Funeral Home Inc., Valdosta, GA.