HAMPSTEAD — Donald Wayne ‘Donnie’ Batson, 63, left his earthly home Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018.
He was born Oct. 16, 1954, in Wilmington to the late Talmadge and Martha Batson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jane Kirk.
Donnie loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his friends and family. He had a big heart and a love for life that radiated in all he did. Those who knew him best experienced firsthand his passionate, caring, kind and generous nature. He will truly be missed.
Donnie is survived by his brother, Billy Batson, and his wife, Constance; brother, Robert Batson; nephew, Anthony Kirk, and his wife, Kathy; niece, Kristie Grubb, and her husband, Jimmy; niece, Audrea George, and her husband, Brad; nephew, Eric Batson, and his wife, Kristen; niece, Jennifer Lopez, and her husband, Pablo; great-nephews, Eric Haley, Cody Kirk, Tyler George, and his wife, Chloe, Mason George, Will Batson, Jason Batson, Hunter Graham and Anthony Graham; great-nieces, Ellissa Grubb and Mallory George; aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends that he loved dearly as if they were family.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, at Blake’s Chapel Advent Christian Church, Hampstead. Services will follow visitation with the Rev. Buddy Dowd officiating.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice in honor of Donnie.
Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.
