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James Russell "Russ" Bateman, Jr. October 9, 1959 - May 27, 2016

Born: Friday Oct 9, 1959

Died: Friday May 27, 2016

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James Russell "Russ" Bateman, Jr., 56, of Eden, NC passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 in Pine Hall, NC on Belews Lake.  His body was recovered on Thursday September 8, 2016 after a protracted recovery effort lasting 105 days.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tom Auker, of First Church of the Brethren, officiating.  Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.

Russ was born October 9, 1959 in Eden, NC.  He was a graduate of Morehead High School and attended Rockingham Community College, then UNC-Wilmington.  Russ worked a multitude of jobs in manufacturing over the years.  Most recently, he was blessed with a job he genuinely loved at Commonwealth Brands in Reidsville.  Russ enjoyed fishing, golf, and working on his Corvette, but most of all he loved his family very deeply.  He will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.

He is survived by his son, James Russell "Trey" Bateman, III, M.D. of Chapel hill; daughter-in-law, Kelly White Bateman of Chapel Hill; former wife, Linda Ledbetter of Raleigh and mother, Nancy Ayers Bateman of Eden.  Russ was to become a grandfather in November of this year.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Bateman, Sr.

Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at his mother’s home; Nancy Bateman; 1010 Fields Street, Eden.

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the countless rescue workers, both local and surrounding states, who have devoted their time to this recovery.  Please know that his family and friends are forever indebted to you.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Russ, to Madison-Rockingham County Rescue Squad; 204 East Murphy St, Madison, NC 27025

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Nancy and family, I am so saddened to learn of Russ's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ed Guest
Nancy, I am so sorry about Russ. I have only known him a short time, through Alice and Corey. Russ was a good neighbor and friend to them. You and your sweet mama cross my mind from time to time when talking about the Brian Center, which always makes me smile. You give the best hugs. Please know you are in my prayers, love you. Onji
Onji Madison
Nancy -- So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann & Bob Hawkins
Nancy, so very sorry to learn of your son's passing. Please know that you and Russ and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Priscilla Hodges
I had the privilege of working with Russ many years at p&g. I have so many stories that can brighten a rough day because of him and his stories. May he rest in peace and the family find closure. please know that your son touched many lives and made many people feel special.
connie james
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all.
Wanda Ayers-Slate
To Russ's Family, Friends and Co-Workers... My promise of continued prayers go out for you so that God may provide peace, strength, acceptance and understanding. I do not have any words to heal your pain. I can only offer my love and support. May God lay His healing hands on every heart that is grieving for the loss of a man who was loved by so many.
Andrea Earles
My prayers continue for the Bateman family. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you to give peace and strength. With my deepest sympathies.
Lisa Wright Hines

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