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Raybern E. Battles, age 85, of Somerset, Kentucky passed from this life on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Raybern was born on August 17, 1938 in Rainsville, Alabama. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He retired from Ford Motor Company, Rouge Plant, was a Mason Member of Lodge #112 Wayne Westland. He loved to travel, ride motorcycles and fellowship with friends and family.
Raybern was preceded in death by his sister, Neva Satterfield. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 64 years, Bertha Battles, son Dean Battles and daughter, Rene Hobbs both of Somerset, Ky; grandchildren, Ryan Hobbs, Rechel Hobbs, great-grandson Logan Hobbs all of Michigan; along with a host of friends and family members.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 3-8pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2pm. Mason Service will be performed as a courtesy by Somerset Lodge #111 at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Southern Oaks Cemetery. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Raybern E. Battles.
Ray I’m going to miss you! I’ll miss our phone calls and our texting each other. Most of all our prayers together. You were my prayer partner. I know you’re in heaven and I’ll see you again . I will always love you!
On behalf of Carrie Hensley/Bowling our condolences to the family. Bert your in our prayers.
Words can not describe how I feel right now, I have a great big hug hole I my heart, just wish I could hear you say climb up here and crow one more time. Ray you were like a brother and and father to me and I will truly miss you, love man and now your building the build for the our maker, god speed my brother, please get that house ready for me.
Ray I’m going to miss you man. It was a long ride, but now your home with mom, Nana and Pop. I don’t know what Dad, Carol and I would have done in those tough early years without you, Bert, Dean and Rene (sorry Mom and I interrupted your wedding day) we will all have some stories when we’re all together again. Keep the powder dry and the rubber side down. Love you.
Sorry to hear about Ray we always loved seeing him and the family he was always a pleasure to be around he will surely be missed. Love you all and will be praying for you all. Eric, Marlese, & Wanda Tinker
My heart is sad. Remembering the good times at those family gatherings! The talking, the laughter, the food, and the love we shared for each other. Bert, Rene, and Dean my thoughts and prayers are with you. As my cousin Ray always ended his text messages to me, I say to all…God Bless