HAMPSTEAD — Hugh Leslie Batts, 92, of Hampstead, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at Woodbury Wellness.
He was born March 3, 1930, to the late Eugene Batts and Bessie Midgette Batts.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Lahoda Batts and two sisters and six brothers.
Hugh was a veteran of the US Army and worked as an electronic mechanic at Camp Lejuene for 34 years. He was on the board of directors for Jones Onslow Electric for 49 years and a member of Sneads Ferry Rotary Club.
Survivors include his children, Deborah Cheryl Edens (Steve) of Hampstead, Richard S. Batts (Carol) of Scotts Hill, and Peggy Ellen Yopp (Billy) of Hampstead; grandchildren, Suzanne, Rodney, Adam, Jonathan, Ashley, Jared, Tyler, Brenna and Trey and 27 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 3pm, Sunday, March 13, at Scotts Hill Baptist Church. The family will receive visitors one hour prior.
Burial will follow at Batts Cemetery
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
