Emery F. Battle, 69, of Byhalia, passed away March 6, 2012, at his home. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 9, and funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Interment will follow in Byhalia Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Marshall County, Emery was a farmer and he retired from Carrier Corporation after 31 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and was a lover of animals. Mr. Battle was preceded in death by his parents, Carr and Frances Battle; and his stepson, Donald Duane Clifton. Emery is survived by his wife of 34 years, Pattie Lou Battle; 3 stepchildren, Tammy Lisa Clifton, Dawn Marie Hankey, and Odin Edward Clifton (Valerie); 8 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Calvin Battle, Tommy Battle, and Billy Battle; and his sister, Carrie Schaab. Online condolences may be made at www.BrantleyFuneral.com
Brantley Funeral Home
Olive Branch (662)895-2310
