Kurtis Earl Bateman Obituary

We bid farewell to Kurtis Earl Bateman of Nitro, West Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 30, 2026 at the age of 80. Kurtis 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 Kurtis Earl Bateman to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Kurtis' memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Wilson and Madeline Rose Bateman (Roberts); and his adoptive parents, Jodi Cooper and Dexter Bates. He is survived by: his caregiver Naomi Ruth Hughes; and his children, Tonia Lee McDonald, Tracy Lynn Wilson, Tammy Jean Hutchinson, Denise Blakey and Kurtis Earl Bateman, Jr.. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.