Thomas Batson

BATSON - Thomas L. Batson, age 54, of Walker, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley Batson; granddaughter, Hanna Rose Thomas; brother, James Batson; father-in-law, Donald Beggs, and brother-in-law, Randy Beggs. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 30 years, Joanne (Beggs) Batson; daughters, Sara Batson (Ernie Williamson) and Jodi Batson (Kevin Thomas); precious grandson, Kameron Thomas; mother, Pamela Batson; siblings, Susie Postema, sister-in-law, Gail Batson, John (Mary) Batson, and Julie (Bruce) MacGregor; mother-in-law, Nancy Beggs; in-laws, Gregory (Marilyn) Beggs, Judy (Frank) Fabian, Sally (Alejos) Vela, Tammy Merchant, and Jeff (Sue) Beggs; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Friday, at the Byron Center Chapel of Cook Funeral Home, 2067 - 84th SW. The family will meet with relatives and friends on Friday one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the family for the education of Tom's grandson, Kameron Thomas, c/o Mary Batson, 1578 Tonja SW, Byron Center, MI 49315. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com. Cook Funeral and Cremation Services