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George Madison Batchelor, Sr. - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Vicksburg Post January 29, 2013

TALLULAH — Funeral services for George Madison Batchelor Sr., age 89, of Tallulah, were today, Jan. 29, 2013, 
at 11 at the First United Methodist Church in Tallulah with the Rev. Jim Reid officiating. Visitation was 
from 10 until 11 this morning at the church. Burial followed at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tallulah under the 
direction of Crothers-Glenwood Funeral Home.

Mr. Batchelor was born Feb. 13, 1923, in Vicksburg and passed away on Jan. 26, 2013, in Tallulah, following an 
extended illness.

Mr. Batchelor grew up in Vicksburg, and after high school, he volunteered to be in the U.S. Army during World 
War II. He was an infantry rifleman and a staff sergeant in the 87th Infantry Division, the “Golden Acorn” Division. 
Mr. Batchelor was seriously injured in fierce combat on Feb. 27, 1945, in Germany, during the Battle of the Bulge. 
He received numerous medals and commendations related to his military service. In his later years, he wrote many 
interesting stories about his war experiences.

Mr. Batchelor worked in insurance sales for more than 50 years for the National Life and Accident Insurance Company 
and the American General Insurance Company. Mr. Batchelor was an avid golfer and, in his younger years, he enjoyed 
both hunting and fishing. Mr. Batchelor was a member of the First United Methodist Church since moving to Tallulah 
in the 1950s.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Nell Brulte Batchelor; two sons, George Batchelor Jr. and Mike Batchelor 
and his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Helen Grissom and Mary Hamilton; three stepsons, Kevin Brulte, Greg Brulte and 
Mark Brulte and his wife, Amanda; five grandchildren, Leah Lane, Matthew Batchelor, John Hamilton, Hannah Grissom and 
Taylor Grissom; four stepgrandchildren, Saylor Brulte, Kate Brulte, William Brulte and Anna Brulte; also numerous 
nephews, nieces, friends and his devoted pet cat, Rita.

Mr. Batchelor was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy C. Batchelor; his parents, Gordon A. Batchelor and 
Tommie Batchelor Powers; and two brothers, Gordon Batchelor and Earl Batchelor.

Mr. Batchelor was dearly loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.

Donations in Mr. Batchelor’s memory can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Tallulah, The Parkinson’s 
Disease Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Pallbearers were Kirk Morley, Charles Finlayson, Lee Fore, John Hamilton, Matthew Batchelor and Bill Clark.