William C. Batson, Jr.

William C. Batson, Jr., 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday October 23, 2014 at Cedargate Care Center. He was born March 23, 1925 in Campbell, Mo. to the late William C. Batson, Sr. and Lucy Hopper Batson. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He married Ruby Jane McGhee Nov. 29, 1947 in Piggott, Ar. She survives. William served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a Circuit Court Judge for twelve years in Probate Division II. He enjoyed reading, traveling, and watching T.V. He is also survived by one son, Billy Batson, III; three daughters, Vicki Cummings of Winston Salem, NC., Susan Ilene Wilson, and Donna Jean Enochs both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one sister Deronda Ricks of Springfield, Mo.; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, 10 A.M. at First Baptist Church followed by the funeral service at 11 A.M. Dr. William Vail will officiate. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Arrangement are under the direction of Fitch_Hillis Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Boys and Girls Club at 416 So. C. Street, Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901 or to Child Concern at 601 Poplar St. Poplar Bluff, Mo. 63901.