James R. Bateman Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 7, 2026, at the age of 85, James R. Bateman Sr. of New Baden, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James R. Bateman Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Henry F. Bateman and Mary Elizabeth Bateman (Shelton); his mother-in-law Donna Barnhart; his daughter Reba Bateman; his siblings, Margaret Bateman and Gary Bateman; and his siblings-in-law, David Hamilton and Laurie Bateman.
He is survived by: his children, Rebecca Bateman of Dupo, IL, James "Scutler" Bateman Jr. (Mercedes) of New Baden, IL and Tammie Bateman (Mike) of Belleville, IL; his grandchildren, Justin Bateman (Amy) of New Baden, IL, Jessie Simington of Dupo, IL, Jamie Salaam (Tillman) of Cahokia Heights, IL, Katlyn Bateman (John) of Freeburg, IL and Levi Hooker (Kasey) of Belleville, IL; his great grandchildren, Madison (Miles), Julia, Reign, Lindsey, Hayley, E'melio, Tillman Jr., Ahziyah and Aamiyah; his great great grandchild Bodhi; and his siblings, Linda Hamilton of Belleville, IL, Frank Bateman (Laurie) of Marissa, IL, John Bateman (Debbie) and Marilyn Callahan (Jack) of Florida.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 4:00 PM and at 8:00 PM at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home (3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 14th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family would like memorial donations sent to the Shriners for Children.
