James Richard Batchelor Obituary

We announce the death of James Richard Batchelor of Sanford, North Carolina, who passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 72. James Richard will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Richard Batchelor to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Richard Batchelor Sr. and Hazel Bowers Batchelor; his siblings, Dale Batchelor and Melva Rhae Batchelor; his niece Heather Hoffecker; and his nephew David Allen Britt.

He is survived by: his sister Sandra B. McNeill (David); and his nieces, Lisa M Britt, Amber Britt, Faith McNeill, Cheryl Roberts, Lauren Mahoney (Hunter), Morgan Roberts, Kristen Breedlove and Amanda Barnes.

Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Assn, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011; North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance, PO Box 99562, Raleigh, NC 27624.