Ronald Keith Batson

Keith Batson, age 54 of Sevierville passed away Saturday June 28, 2003. He was a faithful member and a deacon of Sims Chapel Baptist Church. He was a member of the Mountain Star Lodge No. 197, Mountain View Chapter No. 163, Knoxville Council No. 75, Order of Eastern Star No. 138. Survivors: Wife: Frances Batson Daughter and Son-in-law: Mendi and David Elrod Grandchildren: Victoria, Madison and Nora Elrod Parents: Roosevelt and Alma Batson Brother: Gary Batson Nieces: Julie Ogle Kim Fitzgerald Father-in-law and Mother-in-law: Manuel and Verniece Branch Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law: Junior and Glenda Branch Aunts, Several cousins, and a host of special friends Funeral service 8PM Monday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Franklin and Rev. Kim McCroskey officiating. Interment 11AM Tuesday in Sims Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Doug Ball, Edward Bohanan, Wayne Loveday, Don Ownby, Bill Whaley, and Bryan Clements. The family will receive friends from 5-8PM Monday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)