Gene Batchelor of Poyen, Arkansas was born December 25, 1930 in Poyen, the son of the Herschel and Eunice Byrd Batchelor. Mr. Batchelor was a Christian and was affiliated with the Assembly of God faith. He worked in construction, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to bluegrass and gospel music.

Mr. Batchelor died Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Saline Memorial Medical Center in Benton, at the age of 87. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Nolan Batchelor and sister, Willene Hopkins.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Gladys Irene Phillips Batchelor; sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Debbie Batchelor and Bart and Tammy Batchelor, all of Poyen; grandchildren, Chad Batchelor, Holly Beard, Misty Jarrett, Blade Batchelor, Jordan Batchelor, and Rebel Wetherington; Great Grandchildren, Sophie Beard, Chloe Beard, Brice Batchelor, Brylon Batchelor, Stetson Wetherington, Tucker Ray Jarrett.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Lindsey-Poyen Cemetery in Poyen, with Bro. Gary Copeland officiating. There will be no visitation.