Peyton Batts

Peyton Farber Batts age 63 of Graysville died in his wife’s arms at home Saturday evening. Peyton was born on August 29, 1943 in LaFayette, GA, the son of the late Elmer and Zora (Sizemore) Batts and was also preceded in death by his step-father, John Aters.

Peyton was raised in LaFayette where he graduated from the LaFayette High School. For the past 16 years Peyton had lived in Graysville and retired from DuPont as a supervisor after 25 years of service. Peyton was an avid fisherman and loved watching his grandson Clinton play baseball.

Peyton is survived by his wife, Ola (Reed) Batts of Graysville, two sons, Joel (Wendy) Batts of VA, Terry Turner of Graysville, two daughters,Tracey Batts of CA. and Tina (Rocky) Hill of Dayton,brother, Mike (Retha) Aters of LaFayette,GA., sister, Sherry (Horace) Wilbanks of Rock Springs, GA, and his beloved grandson Clinton Douglas Turner of Dayton.

Funeral service for Peyton will be held Tuesday morning at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ray Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Rhea Memory Gardens in Dayton.

The family is being served by the Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton where they will receive friends Sunday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm and all day Monday.

Please visit the family’s online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com