Robert Devon Bateman, 87, of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. He was born July 2, 1935, in Monticello, to the late Vester Bateman and Beatrice Collins Bateman.
He was a retired owner of Bateman Printing and also worked for The Advance Monticellonian and Dollar General in the printing department. Robert was also a United States Army veteran and member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Jo Donham Bateman; a sister, Shirley Carpenter; and a brother, Merle Bateman.
He is survived by two daughters, Alisa Ball (Don) of Monticello and Tina Spears (Ricky) of Monticello; one brother, Delbert Bateman of White Hall; one sister, Elizabeth Hawkins of Orange, Texas; grandchildren, Amye Yount (Robert), Robby Ball (Julie), and Ashley Gober (Zach); six great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2022, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Billy Collins officiating. Burial was in Gaster Hill Cemetery in Monticello. There was a visitation Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. You can sign Mr. Roberts guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
