Stephens Batchelder
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Stephens Holmes Batchelder Jr. passed peacefully at his residence surrounded by his wife and daughters. Steve was born in Kingsport, Tenn., on Sept. 21, 1950.
He was always larger than life, with a big smile and bigger laugh. He never met a dog he didn’t like. Steve retired from the Army in 2010 where he had served 24 years. He also retired from Alabama DOC as a corrections officer for 25 years. Steve had many hobbies throughout his life, but his best was telling stories or one liners. In retirement he enjoyed time with friends, family or driving around one or six of the dogs. He was a locksmith and rekeyed or made keys for a great many through the years. His illness came on quickly, but like Steve handled anything, he gave it his all.
He leaves to remember and retell his stories, his wife Amelia Mills Batchelder; daughters Tara Cantrell and Britney (Benjamin) Sullins; grandsons Cameron Cantrell and Odin Sullins; sister, Betsy Batchelder; and brother Bob (Leah) Batchelder.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephens Holmes Batchelder Sr. and Dorothy Tappen Batchelder.
The funeral services were held on April 9, 2025, at Hamilton Free Will Baptist Church, with Bro. Tommy Franks and Bro. Adrian Nottonson officiating. Interment followed at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
Marion County Funeral Home
3325 Bexar Avenue East
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-5777
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