Brother Larry Batson, age 75, of Crestview, entered his eternal home, on Wednesday, December 23. He was born in Crestview on October 10, 1945 and was a lifelong resident. Larry retired from the Okaloosa County School Board Transportation Department. Through the years, he served in numerous area churches and He pastored Full Gospel Tabernacle until his health declined. Brother Larry then affiliated with Cornerstone Faith Tabernacle, as Pastor Emeritus.
A dedicated family man, he loved taking family vacations to Disney and enjoyed hunting with his son.
Larry was preceded in death by his wife Sheila Batson, a daughter Angie Fleming, a great grandson David Hewett, his sister Mary Lee Lewis and his parents Ross & Birdie Batson
Survivors include his son Craig & wife Sheila Batson
a daughter Chris & husband Steve Bolton
a brother Leon & wife Betty Batson
5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
also numerous nieces and nephews, including a special niece Gwen Hughes
A Homegoing Celebration will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 27, from the Cornerstone Faith Tabernacle, 401 E Robinson Ave, Crestview, FL 32539. Pastor Steve Bolton will be officiating. Larry will be laid to Rest with his wife at Live Oak Park Memorial Cemetery.
Roger stephens (Friend)
December 25, 2020, 12:00 am
Larry is my friend. I reflect on my life and think of all the people I’ve known and thought of as friends. I came to realize that many of them were very good acquaintances. Larry Batson IS my friend. He was someone who was there for you when you needed them and he was there when you only wanted a friend. Larry was my dearest friend and his passing leaves a great void in my heart and my life. Larry IS my friend and I have no doubt that we will walk together again.
Sis. Brenda (Friend/former church member)
December 26, 2020, 12:00 am
Bro. Larry was one of the kindest, happiest,on fire for God Pastor and friend I've known. Bro. Larry and Sis. Sheila made such and impact on me and my daughter, one that will last a lifetime. Bro. Larry lived what he preached and loved everyone. My heart is sad that Bro. Larry and Sis. Sheila has left us behind on this Earth but I Rejoice that they are walking on streets of gold and Glorifying the Lord. You will be missed here on this Earth, but we will always keep you both in our memorys.