Howard Bateman Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Howard Bateman Sr. of Franklin, North Carolina, who passed away on January 25, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Washington Bateman and Thelma Maude Baldwin Bateman; his wife Phoebe Ann Bateman; his daughter Ruby Lea Bateman; his siblings, Launa Stegall, William "Billy" Bateman, Mack "Bud" Bateman, James Huell Bateman, Hubert Edward Bateman, George "Junior" Washington Bateman and W. Thomas "Tommy" Bateman; his grandchildren, Heather Mathis and Brandon Brinke; and his great great grandchild Jasper Braun.
He is survived by: his children, Chuck Bateman (Renee), Debbie Bates, Rhonda Williamson, Rita Lambert (Bob) and Trudi Mathis (Danny); and his siblings, Wanda McDaniel and Shorty Bateman. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
