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James Battle

11/29/1944 - 12/08/2020

Obituary For James Battle

James Battle Sr. was born on November 29, 1944, in Kingstree, South Carolina to the union of Allen Battle, Sr. and Jannie Battle. They had a family of six boys and five girls. James, along with two of his brothers, moved to Clearwater, Florida, where he later met and married Lizzie M. Gore. To this union they were blessed with five children. On November 5, 2006, James married Bertha L. Williams Young. James had several jobs, however, he retired from the City of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department. He was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Clearwater, Florida, where the Reverend Dr. Fleming Tarver is Pastor. On December 8, 2020, James Battle, Sr., made his transition from this earthly world to eternal rest. He is predeceased by his former wife, Lizzie M. Gore Battle, his parents, Allen Battle, Sr. and Jannie Battle, son, James Battle, Jr.,grandchildren, Alex Battle, Jr. and Sheryl Adams, brothers, William Battle, Samuel Battle and Allen Battle, Jr., sister-in-law, Hattie Battle and brother -in-law, David Crump. Cherished memories will forever be etched in the hearts of…  His loving wife, Bertha L. Battle;  Sons: Alex “Ricky” Battle and wife Annie and Bryon Fulton;  Daughters: Lisa Battle, Marlena “Jeannie” Battle and Janet “Muffy” Battle -Clemons and husband Sherman;  Grandchildren: Landrea Battle, Jerrell Lee, Amber Powell,Shaquille Clemons, Tellis Goshay, Deandre Fulton, Kayla Fulton, Andrea Fulton, Jasmine Fulton and Marcy Singetary;  Great-grandchildren: Julian Powell, John Simmons, III,Telliseia Goshay, TˊAsia Goshay, Damir Goshay, Tellis Goshay, Jr., Shaquille Clemons, Caliyah Gammage and Calvin Gammage;  Brothers: Celest Battle and Johnnie Battle;  Sisters: Hazel Battle, Catherine Gilbert and husband Dennis, Ollie Crump, Mary Morgan and husband Robert and Louise Battle; Sister-in-law: Sarah Battle  Aunt: Virgie Davis;  And a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. Graveside Funeral services Saturday, December 19, 2020 1:00 PM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, Clearwater, FL . Covid 19 guidelines are


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Family you have our condolences be Encouraged! We love you dearly! 💐💐💐 The Battle, Nelson, Ponds, Family ❤️

Family you have our condolences be Encouraged! We love you dearly! 💐💐💐

We enjoyed our visit with James and Bertha as well. We remember James to be very kind-hearted and sincere. He had such and infectious laugh. We pray for comfort for the family. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Sending our love - Sharronda Campista & Family - Phoenix, AZ

My deepest condolences to my Cousin Bertha Battle, and family. I will hold onto the happy memories of times we shared together. James always made us laugh, and was so kind and friendly. I will continue to uphold you in prayer. All my love and may God bring you comfort during this time. Sue and Aaren McLucas Hillside, NJ

Condolences and love to Bertha Battle and the family. May God comfort and guide you during this time. Nataki Cokely, Rahsaan Gordon, Stephen Cokely and Nakia Cokely

Condolences and love to Bertha Battle and the family. May God comfort and guide you during this time.

Prayers for the family of James Battle, especially my Cousin Bertha. I enjoyed the times I spent in FL with you and James. We talked, we laughed and I remember that seafood dinner I prepared and he sat down and enjoyed it. That made me feel good. I wish could be there with you cousin, just know I am a phone call away and never too busy to talk or give a listening ear. I will miss James. I love you.

Margaret Searcy Irvington, NJ

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Smith-Youngs Funeral Home, Inc. | Clearwater, FL

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