Foye Earl Bateman, 77 of 351 Beeson Road, Eden, passed away on Friday July 5, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.
A funeral service will be held on Monday evening at 7 pm at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation to be held one hour prior to the service from 6 - 7 pm. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Foye was born October 17, 1935 in Rockingham County to the late Gray and Maydell Huff Bateman. He was a member of Mayfield Baptist Church and was a successful entrepreneur.
Preceding him in death along with his parents was his wife, Annette Saunders Bateman; son, Johnny Bateman; brothers, Donald and Thurman Bateman; sisters, Nellie Danaho, Lois Talbott and Peggy Bateman.
Surviving are daughter, Angela Tilley of Eden; son, Troy Bateman of Eden; sisters, Helen Hord of Reidsville and Faye Carter of Walnut Cove; grandchildren, Tara Tilley of Eden, and Josh Bateman of Baltimore, MD; great grandchildren, Keylien Tilley of Eden and Tanner Bateman of Baltimore, MD.; numerous neices and nephews.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Angela, so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. You were so sympathetic to my needs when I visited you recently at the Brian Center even though you were obviously dealing with his serious health issues. The prayers of the Ogburn family are with you and yours. Carol Ogburn
Carol Ogburn
The passing of your loved one Foye is one of the most devastating experiences your family can face, and at times, the loss may seem unbearable. However, finding ways to express my deepest sympathies to your family is most difficult. However, your faith in the Bible based resurrection hope for Foye, Jesus spoke about at John 11:25. These words of Jesus are comforting to your family knowing that Foye have a hope in a resurrection. Furthermore, the help that God supplies does make a difference, because God can help you to cope with the death of someone you love. The Bible makes this comforting promise: ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Jehovah is near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves (Psalms 34:18). Although, divine help does not eliminate the pain, but it can make it easier to bear. That does not mean that you will no longer cry or will forget your loved one. So, draw close to Jehovah, the God of all comfort during this time of sorrow and sadness.
Charles Bell
Angela and The Bateman Family, Sorry to hear of your lose. Foye was a dear friend to the entire Long family, and will be greatly missed. He was a loving person who always tried to help everyone. We will keep you in our prayers during this difficult time. God Bless.
Donnie & Teri (Long) Scott
Angela, I am sorry to hear about your dad passing away.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.May God touch your heart and bless you.Cindy Stump
Cindy Stump
Angela, I am so sorry to hear of your Daddy's passing. May God comfort you and your family at this difficult time. Love you dearly, Ray and Lisa Land Rebekah Estes
Lisa Land
I am so sorry....
Lynn Woods-Hill
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Born: Thursday Oct 17, 1935
