Obit of Battle, James B. - Murray County, Oklahoma

Submitted by: Gene Phillips <okarchives@comcast.net>  2 Oct 2005
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Battle, James B.

James B. Battle went to be with his Heavenly Father on August 30, 2005. He 
was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma on February 24, 1915 to Elizabeth Meadors 
Battle and James Bailey Battle. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, 
Ellen Matthews Battle of the home and children Frank Battle and wife Mila 
of Oklahoma City, Dr. John Battle and wife Regina of Claremore, Oklahoma, 
Judy Battle Keeton and husband Gerald of Oklahoma City, David Battle and 
wife Phyllis of Oklahoma City, grandchildren Kyle Keeton and wife Melissa, 
Kara Keeton, Dr. Justin Battle and wife Stephanie, Brandon Battle and wife 
Darla, Mindy Jones and husband Jimmy, Blake Keeton, Heather Estes and 
husband Gant, Brian Battle, Brent Battle, Jennifer M. Battle, Christopher 
Battle, Jeremy Battle and great granddaughter Karly Battle. He is also 
survived by his sister Margaret Adair and brother Dick Battle. He 
graduated from Classen High School and attended Oklahoma City University. 
James was a successful businessman, beginning his career at the age of 21 
as the owner of James Battle Insurance Agency. He later became active in 
commercial real estate, home building and real estate development. He was 
a man of great integrity and was very well respected in the business 
community. Since his youth, James was a member of the Trinity Baptist 
Church of Oklahoma City, serving on various boards and holding positions 
of leadership. In later years, he and Ellen were charter members of Spring 
Creek Baptist Church of Oklahoma City where he remained a member until his 
death. James was active with the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma 
and served on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Board of 
Directors and as President of the Baptist Laymen's Corporation and on the 
Board of Directors of Baptist Hospital of Oklahoma City. He was a member 
of the Men's Dinner Club and the Sooner Dinner Club as well as the 
Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. In addition, he was active in 
Gideon's International and the Rotary Club. James enjoyed boating with his 
family on Lake Tenkiller and in later years, traveling with Ellen in their 
motor home. He will be missed but remembered fondly by all those who knew 
him. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Leo 
Guerrero and those who helped lovingly care for him at Bellevue Nursing 
Center for the past 9 years. Services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, 
September 2, 2005 at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11701 N. MacArthur, 
Oklahoma City with interment at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13400 N. Kelly. In 
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church or 
the Gideon's International.

Published in The Oklahoman from 8/31/2005 - 9/1/2005.
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