Warner Gordon Batson

Warner Gordon Batson, 90, of Hampstead, NC, departed this life peacefully on January 28, 2024, surrounded by family. Warner was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all.

Warner was born on April 26,1933 to Robert Cecil and Geneva Player Batson in Philadelphia, PA. He spent most of his childhood in Wilmington, NC and attended New Hanover High School.

He proudly served in the US Army from 1953-1955 and bravely fought in the Korean War. He was a valued member of the military community in Hampstead, NC, where he served as the Treasurer for American Legion Post 167 for several years while in his 80’s.

Warner had a true passion for entrepreneurship and instilled a strong work ethic in everyone around him. He created several small businesses in areas that included home remodeling and climate systems.

In his free time, he found joy in reading and historical research. Warner was the “family encyclopedia,” holding extensive knowledge about family ancestry which he was happy to share with others. Warner was an avid reader; his personal library was truly a sight to behold. He taught his children and grandchildren to always be curious and never stop learning. He led by example when he built a computer from scratch at age 76.

He was a caring and generous person who made friends everywhere he went. He was a kind man with a great sense of humor and a hearty laugh that will be missed by all.

Warner is survived by his devoted wife, Wanda Jordon Batson; children: Caroline Enterline, Diane Hartley, Daniel Batson and Elizabeth Carranza (husband Ali); sister, Joyce Batson Schoenick; grandchildren: Mark Enterline, Jacklyn Enterline Fekeci (husband Nick), Andrew Jeffers (wife Jessica), Shana Jeffers, Emma Hartley and Griffin Hartley; and his newborn great-granddaughter Delilah Fekeci all of whom he deeply loved and cherished. Warner was preceded in death by his first wife Joan, his father Robert Cecil, his mother Geneva, and his brothers Dexter and Ronald.

A memorial service to celebrate and honor Warner's life is taking place on February 12th at 10am in Spring Arbor’s Memory Care Unit in Williamsburg, VA and a Mass is to be held on March 8th at 12:30pm at the All Saint's Catholic Church Chapel in Manassas, VA followed by a graveside service at 2pm, Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas, VA.