Barry Edward Bateman, 65, of 152 Roberts Rd. passed away Wednesday afternoon May 11, at the Eden Brian Center. The Funeral Service will be held Friday 1pm at Osborne Baptist Church with burial to follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Fair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements Mr. Bateman was born January 14, 1946 in Eden, NC to the late Edward and Irma Jones Bateman. He has been an active member of Osborne Baptist Church for many years. He attended Highpoint University where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and attended the University of Tennessee under the Masters program. He graduated from A&T University achieving his Masters in History, and his Masters in School Administration. He retired from the Rockingham County School System after 33 years of service working as a teacher and Assistant Principle. He is survived by his wife Sharon Kendrick Bateman of the Home, 1 son Chris Bateman and wife Chanda of Dalton, GA, 1 daughter Ashley Morgan and husband Rodney of Eden, 1 brother Mark Bateman, four grandchildren, Carley and Cameron Bateman, of Dalton, GA and Caleb and Connor Morgan of Eden, and a special cousin Bill Jones, Jr. of Knoxsville, TN. The visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at Osborne Baptist Church, and at other times at the home. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to; Osborne Baptist Church India Missions Fund, 326 E. Stadium Dr. Eden, NC 27288.
Sharon and family: I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Sharon, you a have been one of the most devoted wives and Mother's I have ever known. I know there are no words to really comfort you right now, but rest in knowing he is at Home now, completely healed and breathing in all the beauties of Heaven, reunited with loved ones who were waiting on him. Someday you both will be reunited, no health problems, new bodies and an infinity to be together. God bless you and the children as you walk this journey now and in the future. Just remember, we have a Heavenly Father who will give you peace that passeth all understanding. My love to you all.
Debbie Thompson Horton
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about Barry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you in Christ. Carol Gardner Allen
Carol Gardner Allen
Sharron,Ashley,and members of the Family: You have my sincere love and sympathy in the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather.Words will never heal your pain and grief, but God can heal. Never give up the faith and trust you have. I continue to think of Ashley's miracle in her younger life.Keep the memories and family close to your hearts. Barry was a wonderful person when I taught with him at Morehead HS. A true gentleman, fine teacher, a coworker who was a friend to all. Take care of yourself with some much needed rest. Love to all, Barbara and Family
Barbara Gammons
Sharon I am so sorry for the loss of Barry. He was my history teacher when I was in the 9th grade, he was awesome. My mom was a resident at the Brian center and I spoke to you often, my mom worked there for 25 some years, It is very hard to let them go. I will be praying for you and your family.
Donna Smith
Sharon,Ashley and Chris my heart goes out to you,I pray that God gives you the strenght to get through your loss.Remember,Barry is with God now.No more suffering and pain.Please let me know if there is anything i can do.Know you are in my prayers.Barry, was a wonerful person.God Bless you. Diane R.Haynes
Diane Rutledge Haynes
Sweet Sharon & Family, My Deepest & most Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to you and our family during this difficult time. What a wonderful/devoted wife you were to Barry. I can not imagine how hard this is on you but I am praying for "Peace" and for some much needed "Rest" for you! You are truly an amazing woman and you are an inspiration to me as I continue this difficult journey with Mom. Take time to heal and rest. With my Love to you and your family, Robin King & (Louise Gatewood)
Robin King
My heart is extended to you on this day, for the loss, sadness during this time will remind you of what valuable part Barry was to each of your lives. He was such a unique individual, always full of wittiness and laughter. He loved his family dearly and modeled what a husband and father should be like. May God bless you with comfort and peace as you adjust and prepare to carry on your life. May the memories you have built with Barry be vivid each day, so that he may continue to live within you.
Tommy Griffin
My Sincere Condolences to the Family Barry was one of my 8th grade teachers at Homes Jr. High in 1974
Phyllis Brown
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Bateman. He was one of my favorite teachers. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Francis Bradley
I would like to let you know that I love you all. Iam praying God's peace and comfort be with you.Barry will be greatly missed here at the Brian Center. Love You Melinda Smith
Melinda Smith
Sharon, Ashley and family: I am so sorry to hear of Barry's passing. Sharon, you are one of the most devoted wives I have ever known. I know there are no words to really comfort you right now, but rest in knowing he is with the Lord, completely healed. Someday you both will be reunited and be together forever. God be with you, your children, and your grandchildren. We are praying for you and your family. Mike and Sheri Murphy
Mike and Sheri Murphy
Sending thoughts and prayers to all of the family at this time. I have fond memories of Mr. Bateman. He was a friendly man and always spoke to you in the hallways of MHS; with a smile on his face! May you find peace and comfort in Jesus!
Stephanie Roberson
Sharon and Family, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bateman. He was my Social Studies teacher at Holmes Middle School, he always seemed to work some humor into the classroom. He was a fine person and all that knew him would say those same words. He was one that could always brighten up your day with his witty personality and he always seemed to be so happy. May God be with you and the family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the memories of him help to make things a little easier for all of you. Thoughts and prayers,
Tammy Cheek Jeffries
Chris, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time. The flesh pain is all too real, but the spiritual comfort of knowing we will see our loved one's again helps to ease this physical pain. We will continue to lift up your family in our love and prayers. May God be with each and every one of you.
Anna Cline, Caty Zander & Opal Jones
Ashley, I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Barry was a great man and I am glad to have known him through the years. I know you are at peace knowing he is in his eternal home now.
Jonathan Cook
Dear Sharon,Ashley and Chris I was saddened of the passing of Barry.He was a wonderful human being,an awesome teacher and a Christian. We remember in Holmes Jr. High School and got to know him and his wonderful family at the First Wesleyan Church. We know that it is going to be hard in the days ahead, but know that God will wrap you and your family in his arms and give you his strength and comfort. You and all your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You All
Thelma Fargis and Children(Amy,Jerry and Tori)
Our deepest sympathy to you all we know what your going through, but he is at peace .
opal jones
Sharon, Sincere Condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May Peace be with all of you. Ervine Gatewood Fallen
Ervine G. Fallen
For the Family of Mr. Barry Bateman..... I work at Central Elementary and was a past student of Mr. Bateman's. Caleb has been in several classes I work with at Central. He came to me and told me about his grandfather because I had told him how I admired his grandfather as one of my favorite teachers while I was at Holmes. Know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. God will grant you the peace to endure this loss in your Earthly lives. And, then one day YOU will all be reunited in Heaven.
Sherry Lemons Aheron
Mr. Bateman was one of my favorite teachers. Although I only had him for home room, he managed to have a very good sense of humor when it came to the mischief that Billie Jean and I sometimes caused. He often laughed with us and shooed us away to the appropriate place that we should be. Just a lovely, generous, kind hearted man who will forever be remembered as one of my favorites. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Renee Clark
To the family of Mr Bateman: First I would like to say I had the privledge to work with Mr. Bateman when he was Assistant Principal at Moss Street School. He was such a wonderful person to work for and such a caring individual. My son was a 5 grader at the time and now he is 20 years old. Mr Bateman and my son used to talk old money and he would occasionly take Matthew for a ride to Intermediate school which was right up the hill from Moss St in his red CORVETTE. Matthew thought that was really something to go riding in Mr Bateman's Red CORVETTE. I send Mr Bateman a invitation for Matthew's Graduation Party back in June 2009, never heard from him, so I often wondered how he was. Mr. Bateman was such a gentleman and a great individual to work with. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, may the memories of your loved ones get you through this difficult time.
Jennifer Lovings
Sharon, Please know that you and your children are in my Thoughts and Prayers. You are aa very Special Person to me. I think of you often. God Bless You.
Juanita Drew
Condolences to the entire family. I knew him as a dedicated educator and family gentleman. He will always be remembered as a teacher that cared.
Shirley M. Crisp
although i did not have him as a teacher i knew of him. he has always been known as a good man, a christian man. his presence will be missed but he has touched so many that he will live on in our hearts and thoughts. God Bless your family.
daphine vernon
I‚Äö?Ñ?¥ll never forget the first day I sat in Mr. Bateman‚Äö?Ñ?¥s classroom at Holmes. He walked in the door, swung it shut behind him, and introduced himself to the class. He said he was, first and foremost, a Christian and made it very clear that this was his number one role in life. The list went on as husband, father, teacher, etc., but I have always remembered his personal testimony on that day. He taught history, but he also taught us how to be joyful, to work hard and to be good people. It‚Äö?Ñ?¥s been an honor to know him. His legacy will continue on forever. My condolences to the family. May God bless you and keep you.
Billie Jean Smith Snuggs
Dear Sharon, Chris, & Ashley Sorry in the loss of your husband and father. I never really knew barry personaly, but from reading about him, he was a very strong man of his faith in the lord. It's very hard and heartbreaking to loose a mother or father that wanted all the best for us in life. They loved and raised us up in the right way, so that we would become fine people later on in life. Thank you sharon, for offering me another job at mohawk 15 years ago. Miss you at karastan, but know it was your calling, to take care of your family, because our family comes first. May god, give you all peace and comfort in this difficult time. Jeff Rakestraw
Jeffrey Rakestraw
Sharon and family So sorry to hear of Barry's passing. I know you take great comfort in knowing that he is now healed and strolling across heaven right this moment and someday you will most definitely see your loved one again. Keep those precious wonderful memories and dwell on them as the weeks and months pass. Love in Christ Eunice Rice
Eunice Rice
Sharon, Barry was a great teacher who had a great sense of humor and had a caring spirit.He truly loved his job as a teacher.I am very grateful to have him as a teacher. He was very good to us all.And also, grateful that I had a part in taking care of him while he was at the Brian Center.Take care Sharon.Keeping you in my prayers.
cindy slaughter
Our sincerest condolences to all of the family. Mike graduated from high school with Barry and has many good memories of his time with Barry. Barry lived next door to Mike's Grandmother so they had lots of time together. All of the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
Mike and Beth Hunnicutt
To the Bateman Family, Mr Bateman was a wonderful teacher! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God Bless!
Denise Barker Tuggle
To the Bateman Family - I have thought of Mr. Bateman over the years, as I was a student of his at Holmes. I have told my children and grandchildren about this wonderful teacher that cared so much for all the students. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jane Leffew Paschall
Sharon, As I was reading of dear Karen Hale's death, I noticed that your husband Barry had passed away. Even though I only knew him briefly, he seemed like a wonderful Christian man, and he had to have been to have married someone as sweet as you. I will be praying for you in these days. Betty
Betty Hopper Wynne
Mr. Bateman was a favorite teacher of mine and a favorite of many others as a teacher and a person, I know you will miss him, find peace that he no longer suffers but is home with his lord.
Lynn Scott-Hill
Sharon and Family so very saddened to hear of your loss, and such a devoted family that you'll are. I pray that God will offer you and the family strength and comfort during this time and offer your hearts healing with so many pleasant memories. God Bless you Sharon and the family. Love in Christ
Susan Griffin Vernon/ DRS Medical
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