Mr. Herbert Battise, Sr.

Herbert R. Battise passed away at his home in Savannah, August 6, 2016 at the age of 87.

Herbert is predeceased by his parents, Richard Middleton and Susana Battise (Annie Mack).

Herbert is survived by his loving wife Bernice (Branch) Battise of 68 years. They were married in Savannah, GA on July 13, 1948.

Herbert is lovingly remembered by his wife Bernice, children Herbert J. Battise, Jr., Donald Battise (Mildred) of Huntsville, Alabama, and Sandy Battise of Austin, TX; brother Nathaniel Battise and sister Cathy Thomas; grandchildren: Herbert J. Battise III of Chicago, Illinois, Frieda Jackie (Battise) Johnson, Sandra Bernice (Battise) Lee  all of Atlanta, GA, Janice Armstrong (Battise) of Huntsville, Alabama, Robert Watkins (Tre) and Tracie Watkins of Huntsville, Alabama; seven great grandchildren, loving family and life-long friends.

Herbert was born in Savannah, GA in 1928. He attended Haven Home School and received certification in electronics, radio, and television repair from Harris Area Trade School in 1965. He retired from Hunt Wesson (Conagra Foods). He was a member of the Historical Nicholsonboro Baptist Church and served faithfully as a Deacon for 60 years. Herbert was a founding member of the Crusaders Club in Coffee Bluff, where he served as the President for 40 years.

Herbert enjoyed fishing, watching baseball, serving the community as a servant leader and spending time with his family and friends.

The visitation for family and friends will be held at Adams Funeral Services, 510 Stephenson Ave., Savannah, GA on Friday, August 12th from 6pm to 7pm.

The funeral services will be held on August 13th at Nicholsonboro Baptist Church at 11:00am with Rev. Edgar Sams officiating.

Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery with a reception following at Crusader Community Center, 81 Coffee Bluff Villa Rd, Savannah, GA.

In lieu of flowers we would like to have gift cards or donations sent to an account for Herbert R. Battise, Sr that can be used by our Mom.