Setroy Battle

Deacon Setroy Battle 93 formerly of Elgin (Jackson County), Arkansas passed away on May 10, 2014. He was born September 4, 1920 to the late Ruben and Maggie Battle. He accepted Christ as his savior at an early age and joined New Hope Baptist Church in Tuckerman, Arkansas. A veteran of World War II, Setroy proudly served his county in the United States Army. He was a member of the famous "Red Ball Express", credited historically as the trucking convoy system whose valuable contributions made possible the Allied victory in Europe. He leaves to cherish his life his children: Elder Dr. Hayward (Mamie) Battle, Sr., Reva Lee (Stanley) O'Connor, Stephanie Rena Lake and Petra Joy Mcgahee; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at First Baptist Church (1017 2nd Street Newport, Arkansas) by Elder Dr. Hayward Battle Sr. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery in Tuckerman, Arkansas by Christian Way Funeral Home of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Visitation will be 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Eagle Rock Church of God in Christ, (5301 Summertree Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas). Professional services entrusted to the staff of Christian Way Funeral Home 3705 West 6th Avenue, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. 870-536-2800. "Professional Service with a Christian advantage". www.christianwayfh.com.