Donald Max Battles

1931 - 2018

Donald Max Battles obituary, 1931-2018, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Donald Battles Obituary

Donald Max Battles, 87, a long-time resident of Baton Rouge, passed away peacefully at his home on March 15, 2018. He was born January 22, 1931, in Ashville, Alabama, and attended the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!!). He was heavily involved in the construction industry in Baton Rouge and the surrounding area as a civil engineer and construction project estimator. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Paula Battles; daughters Donna Williams of Dallas, Texas; Stephanie Kiebel of Jefferson City, Missouri; and Holly Deckard of Willard, Missouri; step-sons Michael Graves of Pride, Louisiana, and David Graves of Vienna, Austria; as well as 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren, all of whom he treated as his own. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lottie and Bernie Battles of Trenton, Georgia; brothers Stanford Battles of Trenton, Georgia, and Bernie Battles of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a sister who died in infancy. Memorial visitation will be at Resthaven Funeral Home in Baton Rouge on Saturday, March 24, from 1-2pm, followed by a memorial service from 2-3pm officiated by Pastor Stephen Hebert. Attendance at the interment will be limited to family only. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care, 2645 O'Neal Lane, Building C, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at http://www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 20 to Mar. 24, 2018.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DOC AND BEVERLY FREDERIC

March 22, 2018

Your family was truly blessed to have shared so many years and years with him. May these memories help each the pain of your loss during the days ahead. May the God of all comfort sustain each of you during your time of mourning.

Juanita

March 22, 2018

May God care for you family during these difficult times.

March 22, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that these words can bring comfort to your day. 1 Cor. 1:3,4

March 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to the Battles family. You're in my prayers. May God be with you and give you strength during this difficult time.

L A

March 21, 2018

May the wonderful memories of your loved one sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)

Elizabeth Hale

March 21, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please lean on our God of of comfort during this difficult time. My prayers are with your family.

Shannon

March 21, 2018

To family you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss. As you remember your beloved one, the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way. May you find Strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. Please accept my sincere condolences
2 Thessalonians 3:16

Wanda S. Ohio

March 20, 2018

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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