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January 14, 2012

Sherwood "Bill" Horace Batchelor

Sherwood “Bill” Horace Batchelor, 83, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012.  Born in Wilson County on August 27, 1928, he was the son of the late George Kerney and Mavis Davis Batchelor.  He was a retired tobacconist from Universal Leaf Tobacco Company and  a retired Chief Warrant Officer (W2) of the U. S. Army, having served faithfully and honorably, he also served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.  Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wilson, the Evening Optimist Club of Wilson and the American Legion.  He enjoyed cooking and he loved children and was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife Ruby “Polly” Stephens Batchelor of the home; a daughter, Paula B. Liggon of Wilson; a son, G. Brooks Batchelor of Cary; sisters, Mavis Amerson of Greensboro; Selma Cerimele of Maryland; grandchildren, Ned Liggon, Lauren Batchelor O’Hara and husband Clint and Cameron Batchelor.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the First Baptist Church, 311 West Nash Street, Wilson, NC with Dr. Doug Murray and Rev. Steve Clayton officiating.The family will receive friends following the service at the church and other times at the home, 1300 Dogwood Lane, Wilson, NC.

 Flowers are welcomed or memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Support the Children’s Home, 311 West Nash Street, Wilson, NC  27893 or the Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, NC  27361-0338 and the Alzheimer’s Association, 3737 Glenwood Ave, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC  27612.

Brooks and Family~ I know that the past year has not been an easy road traveled filled with good days and bad.  But now your father is your guardian angel up in heaven looking over all of you and keeping you safe.  We owe him a lot of gratitude for his service in our military and for the fight for our country and our freedoms.  May god bless you all and give you strength to get through this time together and at the end find the peace and love your father would want you all to have.  Rest in Peace Mr. Batchelor.

God Bless
Lisa Theall
lisa.g.theall@att.net

To the Family of Mr. Batchelor, You have my deepest, sincere sympathy for your lost. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael (Mike) C. Rickman
mchlrckmn@yahoo.com

Polly, Brooks and Family, Ronnie and We  were sad to read of Bill's death.Ronnnie has lots of good memories of Bill working with him at Imperial Tobacco and in the National Guard.  I will always remember his friendly smile and catering our company Christmas parties at our house.  The food was delicious.  Know all of you have many precious memories and knowing he is now in his heavenly home free of pain. Fondly, Sheila and Ronnie
Ronnie and Sheila  Vick
svick@socontainers.com