James Edward Battle, "JB", 65, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Pastor Oliver Alston, III, officiating and Bishop Hattie Alston, Eulogist. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.
Visitation 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Please remember to sign the guest book.
America the Beautiful was sent for James Battle - September 09, 2022
Donald L Cooper sent Faithful Friend Standing Spray for James Battle - September 08, 2022
We will always cherish our many memories of James, Our Mom loved him as a Son, we loved him as a brother! We are praying for you and your family. With Love Always, the Family of Ms Ida Cooper
Darlene Green-Connor sent Heartfelt Memories for James Battle - September 07, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. May the happy memories you shared with James bring you comfort in the days ahead. Darlene Green-Connor and family (Baltimore)
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of one of the most honest men I have known. I salute you and your service Sir, Bravo Zulu
Condolences to the Battle Family
My condolences to the family. We have always been around each other the whold family feels like my family to. We go way back.Love yall
Condolences to the family.
JB was no stranger to the community. He always spoke and would help people. My condolences to his family. He was a humble guy. Thank you for your service as a military veteran πͺ. You will be missed by so many. The world needs more positive people like Mr.Battle
DIANN I SPELLED YOUR NAME WRONG. YOU KNOW I LOVE YOU. ππππΎH
JAMES, DIANE AND I GO BACK TO THE 3RD GRADE AT W.L.GREENE. WE REMAINED FRIENDS THEREAFTER. OUR LAST CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE ON THE PARKING LOT AT PIGGLY WIGGLY. I SPOKE FIRST, "HE SAID, I ALMOST DIDN'T RECOGNIZE YOU WITH THAT MASK π· ON. I'M GLAD YOU ARE BEING SAFE. YOU LOOK GOOD AND GOOD SEEING YOU." OF COURSE WE TALKED FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE HE LEFT AND I WENT INSIDE THE STORE. I'M GLAD GOD CROSSED OUR PATHS ON THAT DAY. POO POO WAS ALWAYS A GOOD DOWN TO EARTH FRIEND TO THE COMMUNITY. I DEFINITELY HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR CHILDHOOD DAYS.π₯° JAMES I SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND SACRIFICES.ππΎβπΎβ€οΈππΊπΈ LINDA WOOLARDππ’
JAMES, DIANE AND I GO BACK TO THE 3RD GRADE AT W.L. GREENE. WE REMAINED FRIENDS THEREAFTER. OUR LAST CONVERSATION TOOK PLACE LAST YEAR ON THE PARKING LOT AT PIGGLY WIGGLY IN NASHVILLE NC. I SPOKE FIRST, HE SAID, "I ALMOST DIDN'T RECOGNIZE YOU WITH THAT MASKπ· ON. I'M GLAD YOU ARE BEING SAFE. YOU LOOK GOOD AND GOOD SEEING YOU." OF COURSE WE TALKED FOR A FEW MINUTES, BEFORE HE LEFT AND I WENT INSIDE THE STORE. I'M GLAD GOD CROSSED OUR PATHS ON THAT DAY. POO POO WAS ALWAYS A GOOD DOWN TO EARTH FRIEND TO THE COMMUNITY. I DEFINITELY HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR CHILDHOOD DAYS.π₯° I SALUTE YOU JAMES FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND SACRIFICES.ππΎβπΎβ€οΈππΊπΈ
I send my love and prayers to the family.
Our condolences to the Battle Family. From: Bobby & Carrie (Beasley) Davis
My condolences to the Battle Family.
My condolences to family. Stephanie Epps
My prayers and condolences are with you all. May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.
Love Christina
Our deepest condolences to the Battle family. Ronald & Jennifer Cooper
Deepest Condolencesππ½
Sending my Sincere Condolences to the Battle Family ! πΉ
Sending my Sincere Condolences to the Battle Family !
From Pachelle Hines and family. Praying for the Battle family ππ
Praying for the Battle family. ππ
You where a good friend I miss you when you retired God bless you my until we meet again
You were love by many and will be missed Po Po'
Your cousin Lois and Family.
Our sympathy goes out to the Battle family, James will truly be missed, He was my son Leo best friend. Love you PoPo Lawrence& Catherine Wiggins
Our Condolences to the Battle Family with many prayers we extend words of comfort to you all during your time of sorrow. We were former co-workers of Poo Poo many years ago at Masonite and never forgot him. Edna and Alton Alston.
MY DeepeesT Condolences to The Entire Battle Family POO POO was not only a FRIEND BUT FAMILY TO ME WILL MISS OUR GOOD LAUGHS & TIMES TOGETHER ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ALL START TALKING BOUT MILITARY REST IN PEACE
Condolences to the Family, with much LOVE β€οΈ
LaWanda Hamilton
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Remember God is Our Strength in times of sorrow. I pray that he wraps you all in his loving arms, comfort you and give you peace. Lisa Barnes
Our sympathy goes out to the Battle family ....from Jeannette Battle Smith and family
The family has my deepest condolences.... Veronica Adkins
Condolences to the Battle Family..
Jacqueline Battle NNSH c/o "78"
Condolences to The Battle Family.. NNSH co "78"
My condolences to Mr James Battle and his family
Sending my Sincere Condolences and Prayers to the Battle and Barnes family for such a great loss. I'm here if you need me.Love you guys. JChavirs.
It was a honor for me and my family get to know such a man like James, he was so full of life & Energy and always spoke highly of the military he served just like my father, I send my deepest condolences and James may not be here physically but he is with us spiritually. I salute you- get your rest Solider, Thanks for everything My Dear Buddy popo.. Shenee & Brandon
Prayers out to the family. A good man that always made you laugh. RIP JB
James,was a good cousin who loved his family. I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
My sincerest condolences to the family. Linda Moore
Mary Ann, George Jefferies Q
My prayers are with you and the family at a sad time like this ππ» for strength for the family
You will truly be missed cuz. Love you
To the Battle Family and my extended Family. I am so sorry for the lost he will truly be missed. He was a great and funny friend and my nephew Leo's best friend. We love β€οΈ you PoPo!!! David, Ernestine Taybron and Family (Marshburn Family)
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