William R. "Bill" Batten, 85 of Elkview passed away October 12, 2015 at Genesis Health Care, Marmet.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Barbara Westfall Batten; son, Bill and wife Cathy of Elkview, and grandson Bryan of Charleston, SC.
Bill was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting, fishing and was never far from his four-wheeler. He and Barbara enjoyed square dancing for many years with their friends. Bill always enjoyed following his grandson in baseball from T-ball through college and rarely missed a game. He always had a smile, kind word and never met a stranger.
Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie Doolittle of Titusville, Fl.
He was a United States Marine and served in the Korean War. He retired from Columbia Gas Transmission Company with 43 years service as an Odorant Specialist. He attended Jarrett Memorial United Methodist Church and graduated from South Charleston High School in 1948.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd, W. Charleston, WV 25312.
The family would like to thank the Genesis Health Care givers and Hospice Care givers for all the love and care they gave at his time of need.
Service will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 at the Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Danny Kinder officiating. Burial will be in Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net
Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Rd., Elkview is assisting the family.
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