Mr. Earl Battle

BATTLE, Mr. Earl - age 80, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Leith Manor. Family hour 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2101 Lippincott Blvd. with funeral service commencing at 12 p.m. Pastor Gerald D. Cardwell Host Pastor and Rev. Stanley U. Sims officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11 a.m. Friday. Mr. Battle will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 1 p.m.-8 p.m.Thursday. Mr. Battle was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Army. Mr. Earl Battle passed away Saturday October 18, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born October 28, 1933 to George and Mary (James) Battle. Earl grew up on the family farm in Hugo, Oklahoma. He played on the high school football team. Post graduating from Booker T. Washington High on June 6, 1953. Earl started serving his country in the U.S Army on June 20, 1953. Stationed in Germany for 16 long months; Earl and the rest of his troop rejoiced at seeing the Statue of Liberty upon their return. After receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1955 Earl made his way to Flint, MI to visit his brother James Battle who lived here. Earl remained in Flint and accepted a position with GM where he worked for 39 years without ever taking a sick day. Mr. Earl Battle leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 56 years Mary (Poole) Battle. To this union three loving children were born, Renee (Calvin) Jarvis of Richardson, TX, Anthony (Glenda) Battle of Germantown MD and Regina Battle (deceased). Earl was a much adored role model to his grandson Isaiah Battle, Shenandoah University, Winchester VA. Earl leaves behind his siblings Lillian (John) Feaster, James (Mildred) Battle, Juanita Battle and Nathaniel (Mahala) Battle all of Flint, MI and J.E. Battle of Hugo, OK and sister-in-law Rose Battle of Charleston, SC; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Earl was a faithful member of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church for over a half century where he served on the Usher Board, Culinary, Security and Transportation Ministries. He was a natural athlete. Earl enjoyed golfing, bicycling, jogging and bowling. He won the 8K Crim Race for his age bracket twice. Earl was a master at the barbeque grill and well known for prowess around the kitchen. When at home he could be found sitting in his recliner watching his big screen TV and listening to Jazz. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary James Battle; beloved daughter, Regina Battle; brother, Roscoe Battle; sister, Leona Freeman; nephews, Kevin Battle and George Battle. He will once again get to enjoy his dogs Nike and Najee.

Mr. Earl Battle

October 28, 1933 - October 18, 2014