Obituaries » Bobby Lee Bateman

September 23, 1953 - April 26, 2023

Bobby Lee Bateman, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away on April 26, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of the late James and Corrine Bateman.

Bobby was born on September 23, 1953, in Lynchburg, VA.

In addition to his wife, Denise Bateman, Bobby is survived by his children, Calita Dillard (Henry), Robert Bateman (Kimberly), Fahim Aquil (Brock), Belinda Andrews, Corey Bateman, and Brandon Bateman; grandchildren, Uniqua, Malik, Te’Onna, Henry (JR), Octavia, D’Eric, De’Nausia, D’Angelo, Jahmeer, Rashad, Ke’Miyaa, Presais, Haeden, Khadence, Quinzy, Declan, Starla, Alijah , Bryson, and Cyanna; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Nyla, Tatiana Mu’lahni, Kaiydence, Alani, Laila and Jayce; siblings, James Bateman (Caroyln), Doreathea Cabell (William) ,Nelson Bateman (Lillie), Seagpher Bateman, and Kenny Bateman; sister-in-law, Ann Bateman; a devoted friend Edward Payne; a special niece Kem Robinson; and many loving friends in the community.

In addition to his parents, Bobby is predeceased by his sister Mollie Morris.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Tharp Funeral Home with Hezekiah Morris officiating.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

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I met Bobby when he worked with my brother, Michael at Lynchburg Tire. He was such a kind soul. I will never forget the day our mother died and he showed up with enough KFC for all of Lynchburg and I couldn't stop laughing! I asked him if he had ownership in KFC. He looked at me with tears and said "they told me to take care of Mitchell and that's what I did ". We still laugh anytime chicken is brought to the table. He made such a hard time easier to handle that day. Rest easy Bobby....your work is done. Thank you for always being so kind to Michael and our entire family.

Posted by Kelly Mitchell on May 4, 2023

I love you Daddy, it was an honor and a pleasure to be loved by you! Great father and better Grandfather

Posted by Belinda on May 3, 2023

My prayers are with the Bateman family may God bless you all

Posted by Kelvin Wesley on April 30, 2023

Rest In Peace Uncle Bobby. You will truly be missed. God gained a dancing angel. Now go head in two step through them heavenly gates. We love you dearly.

Posted by Tiffany Hamlette on April 29, 2023

I love you Tire Man rest easy

Posted by Anonymous on April 28, 2023

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