William Irvin Batterson died Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
He was a proud member of U.S. Navy. He served during the Vietnam War and retired with the rank of senior chief.
Survivors include his wife, Janet M. Batterson of Robertsdale; three daughters, Deborah Zabukovec of Milton, Fla., Tammy Dowdy of Robertsdale and Jennifer Batterson of Lucedale, Miss.; son, Dennis Batterson of Robertsdale; sister, Cheryl Arnold of Cookson, Okla.; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Full military honors will be rendered by his fellow Navy shipmates.
Arrangements are by Cason Funeral Service, Foley.
