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Melvin Battles Obituary

A resident of Amite, he passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at his home. He was born July 20, 1951 in Amite and was 65 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kristi Warren Battles and their son, Nathan Clayton Battles; son, Khodi Sparks; daughter, Marrah Sparks Ransbottom and husband, Jeff; daughter, Autumn Myers and son, Melvin R. Battles, III; grandchildren, Kasen and Ryleigh Ransbottom; sisters, Lynn Bierhuizen and husband, Rudy, Barbara Battles and husband, Horace, Clarice Corkern and husband, Alton, and Martha Sparks and husband, Jackie; mother in law, Estelle Warren Watson and husband, Emmett; sister in law, Karole Traylor and husband, Mark and brother in law, Kyle Warren and fiancé, Tanya Sparks. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin R. Battles, Sr. and Sallie Ballard Battles; sister, Shirley Battles and father-in-law, W. C. Warren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 12 Noon Saturday, December 3, 2016. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kedron Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3, 2016.
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I still catch myself wanting to give Melvin a call to see what he’s been doing. I miss my Friend and the good times we had.

Phillip Beatty

Friend

November 22, 2020

We truly miss him, he was a great person

Cathy M

Family

November 21, 2020

Was Such a great man and father to my husband, our heart are heavy, we're going to miss you Pop
We love you

Cathy Muse

December 3, 2016

I would like to extend my condolences to your family on account of your loss. Please be assured that Jehivah God, who is the source of all comfort and strength will be with your family during this difficult time. (Matthew 5:4) I will be keeping you all in my prayers.

December 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss he will be missed by many

Edwin Ensign SR

December 1, 2016

Dearest Kristi and Nathan.. There are no words for the sadness I feel for you and your loss , nor the emptiness I know you feel at this time .. I know Melvin will be missed as he was a great man and loved dearly. Please know I am here with a shoulder and an ear if I can ever be of any help or just someone to talk to . I know a this time there is only time to help make things right again.. God has you all in his hands and Melvin is with you all in your hearts .. All our Love and Prayers for peace... Rhonda and family

Rhonda Webre

November 30, 2016

Just found out about Melvin. So sorry for his family at this time. He will be missed by all his family and friends. A classmate and friend to many. RIP.
Susan Pye Stone

Susan Pye Stone

November 30, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss Melvin Jr will be missed. Praying for you all, to be absent in the body is to be present with Christ.

Roy Schexnayder

November 30, 2016

Kristi, Lynn, Barbara, Clarice And Martha,
So Sorry To Hear Of My Friend Melvin's Death. So sad. Prayers For You all.
Love Carole LaGroue Armstrong

Carole LaGroue Armstrong

November 30, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Melvin will be missed.
Deborah Mitchell O'Shee
Class of '69

November 30, 2016

Sorry for the loss of your love one Melvin. Matthew 5:4

November 30, 2016

Dear family I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your loved one May you find comfort in the hope that you will see your loved one again Acts17:31

November 30, 2016

Kristi I am so glad you two came into my life.I know I'm a better person for knowing Melvin.

Michael Drude

November 29, 2016

Kristi prayers for you and your family at this time and days ahead. There is no words I can say to ease your pain and loss. Just know your faith in GOD will get you thru whatever you face and know that he holds our future!!! Love your cousin

Darlene Landry

November 29, 2016

So sorry to hear about Melvin Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patsy and Dave Darnell

November 28, 2016

Dear Kristi, I just read about your loss. I am sorry to hear Melvin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Cheryl Hughes Green

November 28, 2016

Kristi, I'm so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Words cannot express my love and sympathy, so I'll just say "you are in my prayers". May God give you peace and comfort.

Tania Doughty Boyd

November 28, 2016

Our deepest sympathy.

St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Dept.

November 28, 2016

My sincere sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann Huff

November 28, 2016

Kristi and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for each of you.

Peggy Davis Ficklin

November 27, 2016

Melvin you will be missed my Friend. Prayers for the Family during this difficult time.

Phillip Beatty

November 27, 2016

I am so very sorry to lose a member of my family, my first cousin. May God be with the family at this time.

Renee Durio

November 27, 2016

Kristi and family...We are very saddened to read of Melvin
Jr's passing. Prayers for solace and peace knowing you
shall see him again.
Glenda Sharkey
Alan Sharkey

Glenda Sharkey

November 27, 2016

So sorry to hear my classmate, Melvin Jr, had passed away..Prayers are with all of the family at this time of loss.

Rhonda Carreca Hayden

November 27, 2016

Kristi and family, your are in our prayers. If you need to talk I'm here for you. Love you cuz!

Gretchen Simpson

November 27, 2016

Just found out about Melvin and I' m so very sorry. My heart goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace with our Lord.

Cookie Currier Coxwell

November 27, 2016

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