VIRGIL BATEMAN
Virgil A. Bateman passed away at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Washington. A resident of Loogootee, he was 93.
He was born May 9, 1924 in Martin County; son of the late Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was injured during combat and received a Purple Heart. He also received a Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars. After being honorably discharged from the service, Virgil, was employed at Crane until his retirement. During his employment with Crane he was an ammunition packer. He loved to fish and watching Barr-Reeve and Indiana University basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Elizabeth (Taylor) Bateman; parents, Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman; seven brothers and three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Robert D. (Brenda) Bateman of Washington, Tony (Marsha) Bateman of Columbus, John C. Bateman of Florida, Bill (Rosemary) Bateman of Ferdinand, Joe (Mary) Bateman of Washington, Gary L. Bateman of Otwell, Kevin Bateman of Bicknell and Keith Bateman of Washington; daughters, Kathy Utzman of Loogootee, Karen Ellis of Kentucky, Beverly Bateman of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Elizabeth (Mike) Williams of Dale and Linda Bateman of Loogootee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this morning, Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial followed in Goodwill Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
Virgil A. Bateman passed away at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Washington. A resident of Loogootee, he was 93.
He was born May 9, 1924 in Martin County; son of the late Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was injured during combat and received a Purple Heart. He also received a Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars. After being honorably discharged from the service, Virgil, was employed at Crane until his retirement. During his employment with Crane he was an ammunition packer. He loved to fish and watching Barr-Reeve and Indiana University basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Elizabeth (Taylor) Bateman; parents, Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman; seven brothers and three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Robert D. (Brenda) Bateman of Washington, Tony (Marsha) Bateman of Columbus, John C. Bateman of Florida, Bill (Rosemary) Bateman of Ferdinand, Joe (Mary) Bateman of Washington, Gary L. Bateman of Otwell, Kevin Bateman of Bicknell and Keith Bateman of Washington; daughters, Kathy Utzman of Loogootee, Karen Ellis of Kentucky, Beverly Bateman of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Elizabeth (Mike) Williams of Dale and Linda Bateman of Loogootee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this morning, Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial followed in Goodwill Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
VIRGIL BATEMAN
Virgil A. Bateman passed away at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Washington. A resident of Loogootee, he was 93.
He was born May 9, 1924 in Martin County; son of the late Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was injured during combat and received a Purple Heart. He also received a Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars. After being honorably discharged from the service, Virgil, was employed at Crane until his retirement. During his employment with Crane he was an ammunition packer. He loved to fish and watching Barr-Reeve and Indiana University basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Elizabeth (Taylor) Bateman; parents, Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman; seven brothers and three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Robert D. (Brenda) Bateman of Washington, Tony (Marsha) Bateman of Columbus, John C. Bateman of Florida, Bill (Rosemary) Bateman of Ferdinand, Joe (Mary) Bateman of Washington, Gary L. Bateman of Otwell, Kevin Bateman of Bicknell and Keith Bateman of Washington; daughters, Kathy Utzman of Loogootee, Karen Ellis of Kentucky, Beverly Bateman of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Elizabeth (Mike) Williams of Dale and Linda Bateman of Loogootee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this morning, Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial followed in Goodwill Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
Virgil A. Bateman passed away at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Hillside Manor in Washington. A resident of Loogootee, he was 93.
He was born May 9, 1924 in Martin County; son of the late Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the South Pacific during World War II. He was injured during combat and received a Purple Heart. He also received a Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Stars. After being honorably discharged from the service, Virgil, was employed at Crane until his retirement. During his employment with Crane he was an ammunition packer. He loved to fish and watching Barr-Reeve and Indiana University basketball.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Elizabeth (Taylor) Bateman; parents, Willis Cleveland and Goldie (Freeman) Bateman; seven brothers and three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Robert D. (Brenda) Bateman of Washington, Tony (Marsha) Bateman of Columbus, John C. Bateman of Florida, Bill (Rosemary) Bateman of Ferdinand, Joe (Mary) Bateman of Washington, Gary L. Bateman of Otwell, Kevin Bateman of Bicknell and Keith Bateman of Washington; daughters, Kathy Utzman of Loogootee, Karen Ellis of Kentucky, Beverly Bateman of St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Elizabeth (Mike) Williams of Dale and Linda Bateman of Loogootee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted this morning, Wednesday, February 7, at 10 a.m. at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee. Burial followed in Goodwill Cemetery.
Memorial contribution may be made to Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com. Arrangements were provided by Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
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