Joseph Samuel "Joe" Batton, Jr., age 61 of Jacksonville, FL, passed away Saturday morning September 28, 2019 after a battle with cancer at his residence. He was born February 27, 1958 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Joseph S. Batton, Sr. and Kathryn V. Batton.
"Smokin' Joe", a name he fondly carried, was a loving husband, son, and brother who enjoyed camping and football. Joe was never far from his passion of music and played musical recordings as a DJ at parties and events. He graduated from Orange Park High School in 1976. He worked for Centurion Press, NDT Testing, and was in the property management industry many years in the Jacksonville area.
Preceded in death by his father Joseph, Sr., he leaves behind his loving wife of almost 40 years, Faith Ann Batton; his mother, Kathryn Virginia Batton; his sister, Constance Gail Okstad; and also three nephews John, Tyler, and Austin. Joe also leaves behind an extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends and will be truly missed by all.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32205. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 p.m.