Russell H. “Russ” Batchelor, Sr.

Russell H. “Russ” Batchelor, Sr., born on January 13, 1944 in Brazil, IN, died peacefully in his sleep on August 1, 2016. Russ was a truck driver for over 30 years and married the love of his life, Shirley Turner, on Valentine’s day in 1986. Shirley and Russ were married for 30 years and decided to retire in Winamac, IN in 2009.
Survivors include: Shirley A. Turner Batchelor, Winamac, IN, Wife; Kimberly (Lonie) Jordan, Houston, TX, Daughter; Kelly Batchelor, Crosby, TX, Son; Russell H. (Lisa) Batchelor, Jr., Crosby, TX, Son; Karen (Jesse) Shidler, Ripley, IN, Daughter; Dawn (Roman) Jacobson, Clarksville, TN, Daughter; Christine Batchelor, Knox, IN, Daughter; Eva (Jim) Addison, Katy, TX, Daughter; Julie (Chris) Irvin, Youngsville, LA, Daughter; Jeania (Mike) Taylor, Ora, IN, Daughter; Charles (Michelle) Meaux, Winamac, IN, Son; Johnny “Dino” (Jessica) Meaux, Lafayette, LA, Son; 27 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren; Ricky (Reggie) Batchelor, Brazil, IN, Brother; Jimmy (Margaret) Batchelor, Brazil, IN, Brother; Melvin (Deb) Batchelor, Jr., Wolcott, IN, Brother; Elaine Lave, Beaverville, IL, Sister; Sandra Shepard, Beaverville, IL, Sister; Brenda (Fred) Moore, Brazil, IN, Sister; and several Nieces & Nephews/
He is preceded in death by: Clara Mae Yards Batchelor, Mother; Melvin B. Batchelor, Sr., Father; Kevin Batchelor, Son; Drake Taylor, Infant Grandson; and Larry Batchelor, Brother.
No services will be held.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.