Phillip H. Batts, Sr. -87

Phillip Hunter Batts, Sr. - 87 of Ashland City passed away on Sunday January 11, 2015 at his home. Phil was born on October 8, 1927 to parents Homer and Mace (Hunter) Batts in Henrietta, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, sons Brett Batts, Phillip H. Batts, Jr. and James Timothy Vanatta,and sisters Jewel Shearron and Lucy Allen. Phil is survived by his wife Jessie Batts, son Nathan Vanatta (Heather), daughters Angie Guthrie (Mike), Wanda West, Sharon Vanatta, Nicky Brewer, Chrissy Brown (Jay), sisters Patsy White, Jeri Hill, nephew Ben Shearron (Sandra), fourteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Phil served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. He is a Veteran of the Korean War. Later he worked and retired from the Corps of Engineers and enjoyed the outdoors. Visitation for Phil Batts, Sr. will be at the Boyd Funeral Home on Tuesday January 13th from 3-7:30pm and on Wednesday from 10 am till time of service at 12 noon. Burial will follow at the Batts Cemetery in Henrietta, TN. Arrangements by the Boyd Funeral Home, Alan Desmond, Director, 101 Elizabeth St. Ashland City, TN. 37015 615-792-4677 www.boydfh.com