Raymond Batten, 70, of Nacogdoches, Texas passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at his home in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was born on July 25, 1945 to Joseph "Joe Buck" Grice Batten and Alice Jane Rudasill Batten. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm at Laird Funeral Home Chapel in Nacogdoches Texas on Wednesday, January 13, 2015. Mr. Batten will then be transported to McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin, Texas where the following services will be held: Visitation from 6pm to 8 pm on Thursday January 14, 2016 at McCauley Funeral Home, Service at 1pm on Friday January 15th, 2016 at 1st Baptist Church in Franklin, Texas, interment will follow the service at Little Mississippi Cemetery in Franklin, Texas.
Raymond was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed farming and ranching. He was a teacher at Franklin ISD for 16 years. Mr. Batten was the Vice President of Texas Farm Products/ Lone Star Feed Co. for 27 years. He was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge and the Farm Bureau.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Kay Batten; Sons: Raymond Charles Batten II of College Station, Eric Elliott Batten of Dallas, and Joseph Brian Batten and wife, Tiffany of Nacogdoches; Brother, Herbert Batten and wife Rita of Bryan; Sisters: Hellen Mckinney and Husband Ralph of Franklin, Betty Adams and Husband Bobby of Franklin, Joyce Miller of Bryan, and Linda Ricketson of Bryan; Grandchildren: Zachery Batten, Tristan Batten, Reed Batten, and Emory Jane Batten.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his Brother-In-Law, Jerry Miller.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Raymond Batten Scholarship Fund. Mail to, Texas High School Rodeo Association 704 1/2 South View Circle Center, Texas 75935,The Nancy and Thomas Phillips Scholarship, Mail to: Franklin High School P.O. Box 909 Franklin, Texas 77856 or to the Franklin Baptist Church, Mail to: P.O. Box 365 Franklin, Texas 77856.