Robert Batts

February 17, 1955 ~ August 4, 2018
ENFIELD – Robert “Robbie” Shelton Batts, age 63, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on February 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert Junior Batts and Effie Jean Smith Batts.
Robbie was a faithful and active member and Deacon of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Enfield. He was a dedicated employee of Scruggs Poultry for 30 years. He loved to play softball, golf, and go fishing when he could. Above all else, he loved his grandchildren with all his heart.
Robbie leaves behind to cherish his memory, loving wife of 44 years, Pamela Holt Batts; daughter, Audrey Batts Friedrich and husband, Jason, of Rocky Mount; sons, Robert “Andy” Batts and wife, Kelly, of Rocky Mount, and Timothy Brian Batts and wife, Misty, of Norlina. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jason, Adam, Timothy Jr., Joey, Ashley, Chase, Will, and Jonathan.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:30 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Alvin Davis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com
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