David Batton

Opelousas - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for David Lear Batton on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM at St. Landry Catholic Church. Reverend Michael DeBlanc will celebrate the Mass. Rite of Committal will be held in Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery. Giftbearers will be Rebecca, Evelyn Rose and Lionel Christofferson. Reader will be Verna Melancon. Singer will be Breana Olivier.

Mr. Batton, age 59, a resident of Krotz Springs, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at Opelousas General Health System.

David loved being outdoors camping, hunting and fishing. He loved cooking and spending time with family and friends. David always had a smile on his face. In true Batton fashion, he loved pets. David will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Rosemary Dupre' Batton; his son, Ryan Batton and fiancé, Breana; his daughter, Olivia Batton Hebert and husband, Jordan; his brothers, Donald Batton and Robert "Bob" Batton, Jr.; his sisters, Susie Batton Carriere and Janice Batton; and his grandson, Thomas Olivier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Evelyn Batton.

Visitation will be held at the LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM and will reopen at 9:00 AM on Thursday, August 23, 2018. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 PM on Wednesday by Reverend Michael DeBlanc.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Batton, Jordan Hebert, Shaun Dupre', Roger Lee Dupre', John Carriere and Jacob Dupre'. Honorary pallbearers will be Peter Batton and Dalton Joubert.

Family and friends are invited to sign and view the online guestbook at www.lafondardoin.com.

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570 (337-942-2638) has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Visitation

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lafond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, August 23, 2018
9:00 a.m. - time of service

Service

Rosary

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home Chapel
2845 South Union Street
Opelousas, LA  70570
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Landry Catholic Church
1020 North Main
Opelousas, LA  70570
Thursday, August 23, 2018
2:00 p.m.

Cemetery

Bellevue Memorial Park Cemetery
4833 Hwy. 182 South
Opelousas, LA  70570