Gene Battles' Obituary
Gene Battles, 67, of Columbia answered the call of the Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital. Private memorial services will be held at a later date a Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, Mo.
Gene Battles was born was born July 28, 1944 in Little Rock, AR., the son of James Battles and Addie Young. Geno as he was known was a musician for many of the local churches in Columbia.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Vicky Battles of Columbia, three sons Edward J. Battles, Delshawn Keys and Andre Battles, one daughter Manasha A. Edwards, two brothers James Battles Sr., and Robert C. Clingham.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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