William M. Battise

Mr. William M. Battise, 61, of Biloxi, died Thursday, August 3, 2006 in Biloxi. Mr. Battise was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a retired commercial fisherman. Mr. Battise was preceded in death by his parents, Ruffus J. and Sophia M. Battise; a sister, Doreen M. Fobes; and a brother, Ruffus A. Battise. Mr. Battise is survived by, two sons, William M. Battise, Jr. and his wife Wendy, and Charles P. Battise and his wife Melanie; three sisters, Rose Haley, LuWanda Cockrell, and Theresa Magnuson; three brothers, George Battise, Milton Battise and Paul Battise; an six grandchildren, Stephen Battise, Matthew Battise, Shawn Battise, Amber Battise, Loren Hutchins, and Cody Hutchins; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday, August 7, 2006 at Noon in the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, where friends may visit from 11:00am until service time.