George Earl Bateman, Jr., 62, of Vanceboro, died January 28, 2013 at home.
He is survived by his wife Alice Bateman, one step-daughter, Tammy Dover of New Bern; one brother, Stanley Bateman of Virginia; two sisters, Carolyn Ford of Honeybrook, PA; Rosie Willis of Reelsboro; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Cotten Chapel with Pastor Dwight Williams officiating. Visitation will be following the service.
