Mr. Jerry Lyn Batts Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

A celebration of the life of Mr. Jerry Lyn Batts, 74, who entered into rest on Friday, August 6, 2021, will be held at 2 o'clock on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Lakeview Baptist Church. The Rev. Dr. Ken Hughes and The Rev. Wayne Whitley will officiate the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and also on Sunday afternoon and Monday at the home of Scott and Christy Batts, 1134 Snyder Lane, Hartsville, SC. The family invites you to honor Jerry by wearing a Hawaiian shirt or a colorful fishing shirt to his Celebration of Life. Memorials may be made in his honor to the Darlington County Humane Society, PO Box 1655, Hartsville, SC 29551, or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 11796, Charlotte, NC 28220. A private entombment will be held at Westview Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Directors are caring for the family. Jerry Lyn Batts entered his heavenly home on Friday, August 6, 2021. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC, on July 15, 1947, to the late Leon and Annie Batts. He was a graduate of Rocky Mount Senior High School and continued his education at Goldsboro Technical College, where he obtained an Associate Degree in Drafting and Design. Jerry joined the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic, serving two tours in Vietnam upon the Bonhomme Richard, also known as “Bonnie Dick.” Jerry and his family moved to Hartsville, SC, where he started Batts Glass Company, one of the first Automotive Glass Repair Companies in the area. He then opened Pleasure Vans by Batts Incorporated. Jerry, and his son, Scott, established Customs Plus Incorporated, which he owned and operated until his retirement in 2013. Jerry was a great father to his daughter and son. He enjoyed being called “Grandeddy” by all of his grandchildren. He had a love for fishing, woodworking, cars, NASCAR Racing, and golf. Most of all, he enjoyed time with his family. He was a pillar of family reunions and ensured that the gatherings would continue. One thing is certain; Jerry never met a stranger. He had a servant's heart to always lend a helping hand, whether it be family, friends, or someone he had just met. His humor was contagious; no matter where he was, he would tell a joke or a story that could make anyone laugh. A memory that many people share is Jerry’s Custom Show Van, “Reflections,” which won him awards in multiple car shows. In 2010, Jerry’s battle with Cancer began, with several battles along the way. Jerry was always a fighter and beat the battle with Cancer many times. Each of these battles made Jerry a stronger warrior of God, never letting anything stop him from speaking to others about their relationship with Jesus. After retirement, Jerry and his wife Joyce moved to Murrells Inlet, where Jerry made it a mission to bring people closer to God. He had a love for ministry, in which he facilitated “Celebration of Life” services in the community for those who lost loved ones. He especially enjoyed leading the music in these services. Jerry was a faithful member of Pawley’s Island Community Church. He was a former member and Deacon of Lakeview Baptist Church of Hartsville. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce Sasser Batts; daughter, Donna Batts (David) Shaw; son, Scott (Christy) Batts; grandchildren, Bradley (Carol) Tarte, Allison (Jackson) Haselden, Madison Batts, Dalton Batts, and Bentley Batts; great-grandchildren, Harley Quinn Tarte and Robert Michael Haselden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Batts.

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Mr. Jerry Lyn Batts

July 15, 1947 - August 6, 2021