Jerry L Batten Sr.

Jerry was born October 19, 1940, in Dayton to the late Daniel & Lucy (Goodpaster) Batten Sr. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Batten and Danny Batten; and step daughter, Tracy Bashore.

Jerry is survived by his children, Joe & Denise Bashore of Georgia, Doug & Tracy Bashore of Georgia, Anita Best of Ansonia, Jerry L. Batten Jr. of Versailles, Chris Batten of Versailles and Janie & Randy Hart of Versailles; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Beverly Batten of Greenville and Linda Batten of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jerry was a 1959 graduate of Ansonia High School. He retired from Cadillac Gage in Greenville. Jerry was a former member of the Ansonia American Legion and Darke County Coon Hunters Association. Jerry was a lifelong coon hunter, trapper and horseman. Jerry’s passion was raising walker dogs and loved Appaloosa horses.

A celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, June 14, 2024, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home with Chaplain Jacque Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Food and fellowship to follow after the burial at Thwaits Bar in Ansonia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ansonia Rescue in Jerry’s memory. Fond memories and expression of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Batten family.