Floyd E. Bateman
July 1, 1943 ~ January 4, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Floyd E. Bateman, 73, of Asheville died, Wednesday, January 4, 2017.
Mr. Bateman was born, July 1, 1943 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late Floyd A. and Frances Brown Bateman. He was a resident of Jackson County and Buncombe County over 40 years.
His surviving wife of 34 years, Shirley R. Bateman, of Asheville, as well as his son, Jonathan Paul Bateman of Roslindale, MA, cherishes him. Floyd was always kind, loving and optimistic and was loved by all who knew him.
Floyd received his Master's Degree in Educational Media from Western Carolina University. He retired from the Jackson County School System. He was of the Baptist faith and member of Hominy Baptist Church.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will take place later in this spring.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Shirley and Jonathan, we are so sorry about Floyd. James and I worked with Floyd at Blue Ridge and I worked with him at Cullowhee Valley School. He was a very loving and kind man to have known and worked with for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Floyd was a kind and gentle man andwas loved by all. My prayers go out to his family. May God bless you!!!
Doris Monteith
Shirley,
I think the world of Floyd and you of course and I send love and condolences. What a sweet person he was and we were all better for knowing. I will keep you all in my prayers. God Bless You
I was so sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was a kind and caring man who will be missed. God’s peace.
I would like to offer my sincere condolences. May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: ‘He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.’ (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace, no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort in the the wonderful hope found in the Bible, your family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
Dear Shirley We were so sorry to hear from Diana about Ernie’s passing. Ernie will be missed by all of us here in Florida. Our love is with you and Jonathan.