Mr. Joseph Battle, 80, of Albany, Georgia departed this life on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his residence in Albany, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 901 S. Westover Blvd, Albany, Georgia 31701.

Public viewing will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Meadows Funeral Home, 315 S. Madison Street, Albany, Georgia 31701.

In the year of 1945, 80 years ago during World War II, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima occured. In Leesburg, Georgia, the late Minnie Jewel Brookings and Harry Battle brought forth a Battle of their own, Joseph McCoy Battle.

He was educated throughout the DCSS and completed his senior year at Monroe High School. At the age of eighteen, he was sworn into the United States Navy. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as well as Proctor & Gamble in Albany, Georgia.

Our patriot was known for family bonding and learning positive things. His quest for knowledge, culture, diversity, and advocating for equality for all mankind was constantly instilled in his seeds. He also found joy in naturing his lawn.

Joseph was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served on the usher board. He married Janie Butler, and to the union, two daughters were born, Antillia F. Battle and Veronice Jones. Several years later, he married Lynnette Russell and gained two sons, Shawn Blaylock and Warrick Blaylock, who later preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Harry Battle, James Edward Britton, Arthur Carl Battle, Muriel P. Jackson, Denise Battle, and Lula Belle Battle.

Cherishing his legacy of his earthly seasons are Antillia F Battle, Veronice Jones, Shawn Blaylock (Nicole), Warrick Blaylock (Samatha), and La’Sharon Fisher (Christopher); grandchildren, Jasmine Harrell (Carl), Nei’Sha Battle- Montgomery (Devin), Ashley, Tevin, Jaelin, Brandon, Shawn Jr., Kenyata, Rikki, Lisianna, Vincent, Jonathan, Julianna, Ke’Amber, and Adrain; great-grands, Analise, Chloe, Braylon, Kai, London, Mia, Ky’Mani, Avery, Bentleigh, Brandon Jr. Karter, Shawn Jr., and Journey; he is also survived by Veronice Gordon (John), Catherine L. Battle, Cynthia Knight, Kenneth Britten, and Gabe Paul, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and devoted friends, including Mary Wright, Lilly Fudge, Felton Lewis (Alice), Bernadine Britten, and others, and his Mt. Zion Church family.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.