Obituary of Donnie Ray Batchelor

Donnie Ray Batchelor, age 75, went to be with the Lord our Savior in the early morning hours of Dec. 27,2021. 

There will be a memorial service held to celebrate his life and share memories on March 5, 2022 at 6750 Baker Blvd Richland Hills,Tx 76118 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Donnie was born to Pearl and Ab Batchelor on May 31, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked many years as a painter. In earlier years of life he was very  involved with coaching his children's sports. Donnie was often the life of the party and always bringing laughter and smiles to many. He loved to play slot machines but most of all he loved going fishing and telling tall tales of the fish he caught.

Donnie was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Pearl and Ab Batchelor, Brothers Bobbie Batchelor and Robert Batchelor, Sisters Shirley Clements and Joyce Townsend. 

Survivors: Son, Keith Batchelor and compainion Veda Jones; Daughter, Sharon Batchelor; Grandchildren;  Brother, Bill Batchelor; Sister, Dottie Benefiel; Ex-wife and forever best friend, Nancy Killgore and husband Clyde Killgore, as well as many neices and nephews.