Bobby Edward Bateman, 89, of Paragould passed away from this life on November 24, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Bobby was born on May 21st, 1935, in Paragould, Arkansas to Cecil and Opal Bateman. He worked for Baldor Electric as a shipping clerk for over 33 years. Bobby had a knack for fixing clocks, and he could often be found mowing his yard and washing his cars with his dog Sadie by his side. He was a Saint Louis Cardinal fan and a collector of many things.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Opal Bateman, his brother, Ted Bateman and his sister, Wanda Tatum.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley, Daughter Kim Bass, son, Kevin and his wife Brenda Bateman, Grandchildren Tammy Gipson (Michael), Christina Robertson (Joshua), Kara Bateman, Kevin Bateman II, Douglas Rushing, Carla Jumper (PJ), John Bass (Bri). Great Grandchildren, Blake Gipson (Kaylee), Logan Gipson, Madison Rollinson (Jordan), Makenzie Meyer (Ben), Camden Gipson, Riley Tallis, Christian Robertson, Regan Robertson, Kennedy Bateman, Zyon Bateman, Tyler Rushing, Cooper Rushing, Miles Rushing, MaKayla Jinks, Andrew Jumper. Great-great Grandchildren, Charleigh Gipson, Blakely Gipson, Graham Meyer, and Callum Meyer. Many nieces and nephews and a host of many other family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 11am to 12 pm with a funeral service to follow at Mitchell Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Linwood Cemetery.