Spencer Dale Battles , 59, of Center, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 in Nacogdoches.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 13, 2014 at White Rock Cemetery in Center with Rev. Glynn Bragg and Clark Paul Williams officiating.

Mr. Battles was born October 14, 1955 in Center to D.L. Battles and Helen Laverne Goodman Battles. He was a member of Old Salem Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by
Wife: Sue Battles of Center

Children:
Shamarie Battles of Lufkin
Shonda Bryce of Center
John Travis Thompson of San Antonio

Grandchildren:
Taylor Bryce of Center
Spencer Blackwell of Lufkin
Dillon Blackwell of Lufkin
Amber Bryce of Center

Mother: Laverne Battles of Center

Sisters:
Patricia Massey and husband, John of Center
Helen Gangluff and husband, Richard of Houston

Brother: Kirk Battles and wife, Madeline of Center

Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: Joyce and Lamar Norton of Shelbyville

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives

A host of friends

Preceded in death by
Father: D.L. Battles
Brothers: Eddie Battles, Lynn Battles
Son-in-law: Donald Bryce

Pallbearers will be Clint Norton, Chad Norton, Greg Arp, Christopher Battles, Randy Battles, Spencer Blackwell, Taylor Bryce and B.J. Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Dillon Blackwell, Brad Battles, Jody Porter, Dillon Feltner and Doc Caldwell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Watson & Sons Funeral Home to assist with final expenses.