Mr. Robert Charles Batiste, 81, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Christus St, Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration Services for Mr. Batiste will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel (1395 Gladys Street - Beaumont, Texas 77701), rosary to be recited at 10:15 a.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel with burial Service to follow at Live Oak Memorial Park and Cemetery in Nederland, Texas under the directions of Mercy Funeral Home. A Public viewing will be held for Mr. Batiste on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home Chapel and on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. also at the chapel. For your safety the practice of Social Distancing and Facial Masks Recommended.

Born into the union of Milton Batiste, Sr. and Edna Wheeler-Batiste, He was born in Eunice Rural, Louisiana on May 20, 1942. He lived most of his life in Springfield, MA and was a former employee of Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT for 37 years as a Forklift Operator. He enjoyed watching old cowboy movies and eating Little Debbie Oatmeal pies and wearing baseball caps. He loved taking his children to dance recitals, bowling tournaments, baseball, softball and basketball practices and games.

He was predeceased  by his parents Milton Batiste Sr. and Edna Wheeler-Batiste, his sisters Willie Mae Batiste and Annie Belle Landor; and brothers Irving Batiste Sr. and Walter Batiste.

To cherish his memories, he leaves his wife Rosa Davis Batiste of fifty-eight years; his son, Sean  Batiste (Tonicka Lewis) of Atlanta,GA; his daughter, Christene  Scott (Stacy) of Springfield ,MA; his daughter, Carla  Willis (Reginald) of Matthews, NC; He leaves Love for his grandchildren, Sahara Willis (SJ), Kyra Scott, Khalil Lewis-Batiste, Kindra Scott, and Rosalyn Willis (RJ). He leaves a special nephew, Derek Landor (Ta-Todd) and many special Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Relatives and Friends dear to his heart. He also leaves a special companion, Colton (his cat).

He is survived by three siblings, John Batiste (Mima) of Somers, CT; Howard Batiste of Beaumont, Texas and Milton Batiste, Jr. (Audrey) of Atlanta, GA;