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Obituary For James A. Batiste, Sr.
James Anthony "Denmark" Batiste Sr, the son of Leta Mae Strickland and the late Donald Davis and bonus parents Mary and Henry Strickland, was born September 10, 1962, and he entered the doors of enteral life on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
James aka Speedy or Jumping Bean a Cary High School graduate, was an athlete growing up, and later in life, he began a career in the transportation industry traveling throughout the roads of North Carolina. James was a devoted family man, he loved spending time with his grands, and cooking out for family gatherings. He never gave up on an opportunity to be outside whether it was planting in his garden, and sitting outside taking in nature, listening to that good ole old-school music, and he especially loved fishing from sunrise to sunset. James was a diehard North Carolina Wolfpack and Dallas Cowboys' fan never missing a game if possible. Most importantly he was a man of God, who loved his church family at The Church on the Living Edge in Longwood, Fl.
James memories and the legacy he left us will always be remembered by his mother Leta Mae Strickland, children Shauna Fredrick, Jammie Stewart, James Batiste Jr., Juan Batiste, grand-children Jaden Fredrick, Zariah Kenner, Ramir Stewart, Damien, and Abigail Batiste, siblings Sherry Jenkins, William Strickland, Loretta Batiste, Lorette Batiste-Pereira, Minerva Strickland, five nephews, two nieces and a host family and friends.
Visitation: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Funeral will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 23, 2023, at Watts Chapel MB Church, 3703 Tryon Road in Raleigh, NC 27606.
Burial: Montlawn Memorial Park, 2911 S. Wilmington Street in Raleigh, NC.
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Tonya Banks sent Beautiful Dreams for James A. Batiste, Sr. - June 22, 2023
My condolences to my family. Love you Tonya Freeman-Banks
Van Glenn sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for James A. Batiste, Sr. - June 22, 2023
We trust the Lord in all things and petition God's mercies to gaurd the hearts of his family and all who loved him.
Cynthia Harris sent Sweet Moments for James A. Batiste, Sr. - June 19, 2023
Sending prayers to the Batiste Family From Cynthia Ann Henry-Harris
Cynthia A Alicino planted 5 trees in memory of James A. Batiste, Sr. . - June 19, 2023
To the Batiste and Strickland Family, I am truly saddened by the loss of James. I have such fond memories of him from our childhood to my years working in Chapel Hill. It was nothing for him to pull up his truck outside my office for a quick visit. He will truly be missed ๐ซถ๐พ
My Condolence to the family , we called him Speedy bot did we laugh and talk about good times we had down through years, he was my truck driver trainer at CC Mangum years ago, he will never be forgotten, to the family keep GOD FIRST ๐ ๐ข ๐
James always had a very bright and loving smile! Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences are extended to the family. May God be with you during this time of bereavement
Deepest condolences.
The Watts Chapel Senior Ministry
Ms. J. Stewart, Sorry for your loss and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Ms. A. Goff (co-worker)
Sorry for your loss he was a great man love you all Kimberly price and Thomas scott and family
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, REST IN PEACE, THE CLASS OF 1979 CARY HIGH. CYNTHIA ANDERSON JOYNER
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, REST IN PEACE, THE CLASS OF 1979 CARY HIGH. CYNTHIA ANDERSON JOYNER
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, REST IN PEACE, THE CLASS OF 1979 CARY HIGH. CYNTHIA ANDERSON JOYNER
Sequenta Singletary
My condolence to the family. Sequenta Singletary
On behalf of the Arrington family, I extend condolences to the Batiste family. Look to God who will comfort and keep you at your time of loss and always.
Rest in peace my friend, from Leonard Hinton and family
Iam deeply saddened to hear the loss of James. The family have my condolences. Chestina Singletary Dunston and Family
My heartfelt sympathy to the Batiste family at this sad time. Please accept my sincere condolences.- Raymond "Chico" Hardin III
May your happy memories give you peace and comfort to the Batiste family during this challenging time.
On behalf of the Late Thomas and Barbara Burt, we their children send our deepest condolences to the family. We lived in Rhamkatt together and James along with my siblings attended school together. James was a very nice guy.
Sending prayers and condolences to James's family and friends.. May he RIP.. Joyce Harris and Family Apex, NC
Praying for the family! Sorry to hear the passing of James! He will always be remembered!!!
Condolences and prayers to the entire family. Shelia Maxwell
Deepest condolences
A candle was lit in remembers of James Batiste, from Chris Jones, Sharon Reid ,Tim Jones,Jackie Williams and Sheree Scott, keeping you all in our prayers
To the Batiste family, sending our deepest heartfelt condolences during the loss of our beloved friend James. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! The Thomas family (Mary, Vanessa, Milton & Chris).
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong๐ฉท. Teresa Autry((Eugene).
To Jammie and family we're keeping you in our prayers ๐ from the Monica Stewart Womble and Stewart family and Lee family
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
