Arthur "Todd" Batchelor

Todd was born October 5, 1964 in Nashville, TN. He graduated from DuPont High School class of 1982. He began working at what was then Afco, where he dedicated over 30 years of collective service. He was an expert in the field of aeronautical manufacturing engineering, and always seen as the hard working, go-to problem-solver. He always worked hard for his family, even taking jobs out of state at Boeing and Gulf Stream for a few years when the local aerospace economy suffered. In 2007, he graduated Valedictorian from Lipscomb University adult’s studies program with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. As an active member of Mt. Juliet church of Christ for over 20 years, Todd served as Head of the Security Team. He could always be counted on to ensure that each church meeting was safe and full of joy. Todd was happiest when he was outdoors. In 2013, his best friend Wes Stone asked him to join on a project called the Tennessee Deer Hunters group, in order to organize a community around something they both love. Earlier this year in 2021, a dream of his and a few other outdoorsmen came to life in the weekend long TN Outdoor Rendezvous & Deer Exposition, sharing his passion for all things hunting and outdoors with Middle Tennesseans of all ages. To know Todd was also to know and respect the outdoors. Todd never met a stranger, and always made those around him feel loved and secure. Family and friends that became family were his priority, and he dedicated himself to them.

Todd is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Janet Batchelor, daughters Rachel (Ethan) Shaw and Rebecca (Grant) Webster, father Larry (Sandy) Batchelor, mother Carol Conatser and dearest friend Wes Stone.

A visitation for Todd will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hermitage Funeral Home and Friday from 10:00 AM until the service. A Celebration of Life will occur Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hermitage Funeral Home with Brother David Shannon and Brother Craig Evans officiating. Interment to follow with Pallbearers Wes Stone, Mark Crisp, Dennis Buchanan, Shane Conatser, Austin Douglass and Davis Roberts. Greg Myers, Terry Hopkins, co-workers of NWI Aerospace and all members of Tennessee Deer Hunters are serving as Honorary Pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to TN Wildlife Federation.