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Bobby Wayne Batten
Oct 28, 1931 - Dec 14, 2016
Posted by Jo Aguirre
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Born October 28, 1931 to the proud parents of Annie Elva Storrs and Carl Odell “Bill” Batten; Bobby grew up in Hollis Oklahoma. He was the eldest of six siblings: Darrell Odell Batten, Willie Alva “Buz” Batten, Jerry Don Batten, Donna Kay Batten Hamilton, Jimmy Dale Batten, and Sherry Lou Batten Bonner. Bobby loved to hunt and fish with his cousins, uncles, and friends. After high school Bobby joined the Army National Guard, combat engineers; he served in Korea and was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart during his service. After leaving the Army Bobby Moved to Tulsa Oklahoma and in 1957 he met and married Betty Clair Teel. They raised four children: Cynthia Fay Batten Dunham, Teresa Ann Batten, Bobby Wayne Batten II, and Billy Carl Batten. Bobby worked for Sinclair Oil Company and then subsequently for Atlantic Richfield Oil Company. In 1972 Bobby become self-employed in the oil and gas distribution business. In 1979 Bobby moved to Oklahoma City Oklahoma to eventually become the owner/operator of Paul Penley Oil Company where he worked until he retired in the year 2000. Upon retirement Bobby liked to fish and spend time with his family. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his grandchildren: Christopher John Dunham, Shelby Nicole Dunham, and Lanie Ann Batten-Goodman. He also thought the world of all the in-laws John Dunham; Lisa Goodman; Pamela Batten; Brittany Dunham; Bryce Wallar and Kyle Titsworth.
Bobby is preceded in death by his Parents--Bill and Elva Batten; Brother--Buz Batten; Son—Billy Batten.
Bobby
worked his whole life to provide happiness and opportunities for his
children and loved ones; he will be truly missed.
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