James Ray Batten, Sr.

James Batten, Sr., 77 of Ooltewah passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017 at his residence.  He was a member of Shelter Church, a Mason, and he retired as an electrical engineer from TVA and then MESA.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy Batten; children, Jim (Paige) Batten, Sherry Barnard, Cristal Batten; grandchildren, Ashley (Michael) Holwerda, Chase, Chad, Somer, and Sydney Batten; sisters, Lucille Rollins, Ann (Thomas) Arnold, and Eloise Edenfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 2 P. M., Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. John Mercer officiating.

Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences with the family. 

The family will receive friends from 12 – 2 P. M. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children
2900 Rocky Point Dr.. Tampa, FL 33607.

Arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Rd.

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