Franklin Eugene Batten Obituary
We bid farewell to Franklin Eugene Batten of Indianapolis, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 10, 2025 at the age of 77. Franklin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Franklin Eugene Batten to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert F Batten and Patricia Batten-Soucie (Beck); his wife Paula Batten; and his siblings, Bobby Batten and Barbara Turner.
He is survived by: his son Shannon Batten; his stepchildren, Cris Mabbitt (Andee) and Jill Velikan (Jeff); his grandchildren, Devin Mabbitt, Rachel Macias (Rolando), Sophie Velikan and Josie Parks (Alex); his great grandchild Blair Parks; his siblings, Gary Batten (Debbie), David Wilcox (Julia), Gary Soucie (Fran), Debbie Snow (Mike) and Debra Walters; his nibling Bichon Shih Tzu; and his pet Cotton. He is also survived by his family, friends.
Flowers may be sent to Stevens Mortuary (5520 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224) on Friday, September 5th or a donation can be made to Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund at http://www.vvmf.org.
