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Stacy Scott Batson

Stacy Scott Batson, 82, of Catawba, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Conover Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born November 4, 1942 in New Hanover County to the late Jasper and Annie Scott Batson. Stacy was of the Christian faith and retired as an electrician. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, sports, restoring cars, and traveling. Stacy loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jody Starnes Batson; and brothers, Tommy Batson, Dale Batson, and Graham Batson.
Those left to cherish his memory are;
Son: Stacy Darrin Batson and wife Bonnie of Clayton
Daughters: Lesa Jenkins of York, SC
Terri Boothe and husband Rick of Catawba
Brothers: Kenneth Batson and wife Frances of Monroe
Bill Batson of Marshville
Sisters: Karen Moore and husband Melvin of Monroe
Sandra Helms and husband Frankie of Monroe
Grandchildren: Tyler Jenkins, Colby Southers, Jack Jenkins, Morgan Walters, Amy Boothe, Haley Shaw, Taylor Batson, and Madelyn Batson
Great-Granddaughter: Lyla Jade Southers
A memorial service to celebrate Stacy’s life will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bennett Funeral Service. Pastor Duane Parker will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Service.
Memorials may be made to Amorem Hospice, 902 Kirkland St. NW, Lenoir, NC 28645; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Batson family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, 828-465-2111
