Ernest Kent Batson
Kent Batson
Funeral services for Ernest Kent Batson, 72, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, White Church, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Batson passed away at 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 20, 1947, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ernest Carl Batson and Myrtle Mae Diskin Batson. Mr. Batson was a veteran, having served with the United States Navy. On October 12, 1974, he was married at Kansas City, Kansas, to Linda Hanna. Kent enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, visiting with people and he loved his church family. Mr. Batson was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Batson, of the family home; two daughters, Sara Batson, West Plains, Missouri and Jennifer Batson-Lavely, Springfield, Missouri; three sisters, Sue Schramm, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kathy Nixon and husband, Mark, Seffner, Florida and Leslie Alexander, State of California; two sisters-in-law, Laurel Batson, Minneapolis, Minnesota and Karen North and her son, Mike, Kansas City, Missouri; his nieces and nephews, Michael McCrary, Stephen Libheart, Ernie Batson and wife, Kristin, Bill Batson and wife, Martha, Jeremy Savran, Diane Keep and husband, Butch, Dawna Aldredge, Aaron Nixon and Megan Nixon.
His parents, one brother, Larry Batson, two sisters, Duane Schnatmeyer and Diane Batson and two nephews, Jim Batson and David Jolliff, preceded him in death.
Visitation Services will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Sunie & Bo Pace
June 11, 2020 @ 11:56 am
Linda and family,
Bo and I send you our deepest sympathy. We ask God to wrap HIs loving arms around all of you to give you strength during the coming days. Bo and Sunie Pace
Lisa Manion Meade
June 11, 2020 @ 3:14 pm
Linda, Sara and Jennifer,
I’m so sorry to hear about Kent. He was a very sweet man. Praying for comfort and peace during this time.
Lisa Manion Meade
Pam and Larry Coffmanl
June 11, 2020 @ 4:55 pm
Linda, Sara, and Jenn. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and comfort during this time. Hugs and prayers
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
June 11, 2020 @ 6:52 pm
Linda, Sara and Jennifer…..my sincerest condolences. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Diane Keep
June 11, 2020 @ 5:59 pm
Dear Linda, Sara and Jennifer,
I am so, so sorry to hear of this! I pray for God to comfort and guide you through this heartbreaking loss!
With much love,
Diane Keep
Shirley watson
June 11, 2020 @ 6:32 pm
Linda and family, so sorry to hear of your loss,enjoyed getting to know Mr.Batson as I done the mail,he was a super sweet person
Bonita lowe
June 11, 2020 @ 6:41 pm
I am so sorry for your loss!
Jeff France
June 11, 2020 @ 7:49 pm
You will be loved and missed Good buddy!!!! Love jeff
Barbara Cook
June 11, 2020 @ 9:34 pm
Linda, Sara & Jenn, I just now saw the sad news but in another way Kent is free of all his health problems. I bet him and Jim Cook are talking up a storm. Jim so enjoyed his visits with Kent. Isobel was still so little and loved coming over cause Uncle Kent always had something for her. My heart breaks for you girls. Know that I love you all. May God hold you all close.
Mike and Diana Pace
June 11, 2020 @ 9:50 pm
We are saddened to learn about Kent, our friend and classmate. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
June 12, 2020 @ 6:34 am
Linda, Sara, Jennifer, and all the family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless and keep you all and give you comfort.
Mark an Suzanne Deesee
June 12, 2020 @ 7:40 pm
So sorry to hear this news. We and your family were neighbors for many years. Your family was always very kind to us. Sending our best wishes in your time of loss.
David and Gertie Jett
June 12, 2020 @ 11:10 pm
Linda, I so sorry to hear this. You will be in my thoughts and prayers .
Mike Newton
June 13, 2020 @ 8:57 am
Linda and family, I’m sorry to hear of Kent’s passing.
Darci
June 13, 2020 @ 4:34 pm
I just loved Kent, and so sorry to hear of his passing. I knew him from his delivering beverages to my parents, George and Sally Hoopes store, The Big Store,in Caulfield, years ago. He was such a nice, funny man.
Judy M Pepin
June 14, 2020 @ 1:14 pm
Dear Linda And Family ! Our Thoughts And Cherished Memories Of Kent and You ! “ Our Loved Ones Are Always With Us “ so sorry we could not come ! Will call later Love cousin Judy Pepin And Family
Jennifer Miller
June 14, 2020 @ 2:06 pm
Linda, Sara, Jenny and family we are so sorry. Love you lots!
Chris, Jennifer, Sam & Hanna Miller
David and Gertie Jett
June 14, 2020 @ 8:43 pm
Linda so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelli Cook
June 14, 2020 @ 9:41 pm
Linda, Sara & Jennifer sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying for comfort.
Denny Melvin
June 15, 2020 @ 11:53 am
Linda, Sara and Jennifer sorry for your loss. Kent was a good man. I can remember shaking his hand every Sunday growing up in church.
Dianne Martin
June 15, 2020 @ 10:05 pm
Linda, I just learned of Kent’s passing and am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you His “peace that passes understanding”
Christopher Trimble
October 15, 2021 @ 8:41 pm
Sorry to hear of this, wish I’d heard sooner. Sad we didn’t have another conversation or two.