Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 409 Preston Street, Fort Valley Ga 31030

Phone: 478-825-2730Visit us at: www.cjedwardsfuneralhome.com

Larry Snead, Sr-Licensed Funeral Director, CEOAuthor James Nance-Licensed Funeral Director, General Manager

Vanessa Bailey-Licensed Funeral Director

A Celebration Life for

Mr. Benny Lee BattleSaturday April 18, 2020

12:00 pmWillow Lake Memorial Garden

Fort Valley, Ga 31030

Benny’s Life Story

Benny Lee Battle was born January 18, 1950 in the local hospital of Marshville, Macon County GA. Benny was the youngest of seven from Effie and Ruth Battle’s children.

After graduating from H.A. Hunt in Fort Valley, Ga with the class of 1968, Benny went on to join the United States Army

where he served for our country. Following his military experience, he attended Fort Valley State College. Leading to his journey at Robins Air Force Base where he served as a

Forklift driver for over 30 years. Benny was blunt, easygoing man who enjoyed luxury cars

and fashion. As his health declined Benny became a resident at the Miona Geriatric & Dementia Center of Ideal,

GA. On April 7, 2020 Benny grabbed the hymn of the Master’s

garment and let Him lead the way. Benny leaves his cherished memories with his fabulous five children, Mr.

Derrick Lockhart Fort Valley, Ga; Mrs. Latarionia B. McGhee (Tommy) Al, Al; Mrs. Crystal Battle, Macon Ga; Mr. Michael

Thomas (Alyssa) WR, GA; Ms. Shannon Thomas Virginia Beach, VA; two bonus daughters Ms. Crystal Thomas Virginia Beach VA; and Mrs. Dianne Perry (Irada). Six grandchildren

and 3 great-grandchildren. A loving brother Mr. John Wesley Battle, Richmond Heights, Fl, and loving devoted sister Mrs.

Martha Postell (Castella) Miami, Fl; a loving bonus sister Patricia Prime (Edwin) Byron, Ga. A devoted niece Mrs. Carol

Mathews (Willie). A devoted cousin Mr. Charles McGhee. His loving second family at the Miona Nursing Home Idea, GA. A host of nieces and nephews and other relatives, and

friends.

Order of Service

Processional

Military SalutePrayer of Comfort ….…………….………. Minister

Scripture Reading ….………. Rev. Victor V. JohnsonReflections………………………Mr. Charles McGhee

Words of Comfort ……………. Rev. Victor V. JohnsonAcknowledgments …………………CJ Edwards Funeral Home

Staff

Dove Release

Siblings, Children and Grand Children

AcknowledgementsWe are grateful for the richness of his life, the kindness of his heart and the love of his friends. Perhaps you sent a

lovely card or sat quietly in a chair, perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there, perhaps you

spoke the kindest words as any friend could say or maybe you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much for your part!

Special thanks to the faculty and staff of the CJ Edwards Funeral Home