David Rossiter Batson

David Rossiter Batson, 26 January 1958 - 14 April 2021. David Attended St Joseph’s in Florence and graduated from Coffee High School 1977.  He loved sports and played basketball, football, track and wrestling.  David was an Army veteran having served a 3 year tour in Germany as a Heavy Equipment Operator. David lived in Huntsville, AL. David loved his family dearly and will be truly missed. David loved the Lord and loved to help others.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m. in Greenview Memorial Park. Pastor Bobby Gourley will be officiating.

David was preceded in death by his father, Edward Albert Batson; mother, Muriel Batson; brother, John Batson; nephew, Edward Batson, III; nieces, Jennifer and Jaime Goetz. He is survived by his brothers, Edward A. Batson, Jr. and Adin R. Batson (Jean); sisters, Elizabeth Goetz (Hendrik), Cortlandt Manor, NY, Mary Ellen Dailey, and Bridget Kindahl (Shawn); among numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Kindahl, James Dailey, Shawn Kindahl, Ed Yeilding, Jack Yeilding, and Adin Batson.

Memorials may be made to Christ Chapel; 3051 Cloverdale Road; Florence, AL 35633

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