Henry Kraak Battle, Sr., age 84, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. Beloved husband of Aline Wetta Battle and the late Camille Treigle Battle and Jean Adams Battle. Loving father of Henry Battle, Jr. (Cheryl), Erich Battle (Jeanette), Paul Battle (Kelly) and Elizabeth Vinturella (David). Stepfather of Bill and Bob Wetta and Julie Bonenfant. Brother of John Pietri (Martha). He is survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and Edward Battle, and 2 grandchildren, Ryan Battle and Samantha Vinturella. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Henry proudly served in the Korean War with the US Marine Corps during the Chosin Reservoir Campaign where he was the recipient of 2 Purple Hearts. He was also an active member of the Krewe of Endymion.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Graveside Service at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 4900 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow. Interment will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in Henry’s honor to St. Timothy United Methodist Church, Attn: Samantha’s Playground, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471, www.samanthasplayground.org or contact them at (985) 626-3307.
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