Lyonel "Chucka , "Batman"" Batiste Sr. Obituary (1949 - 2023)

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 Lyonel Batiste, native and resident of Vacherie, Louisiana, entered his eternal rest peacefully on January 9, 2023 at the age of 73. Lyonel was one of 11 children blessing the union of Robert and Mary Batiste. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Highway Baptist Church by the late Pastor James Trench Sr. After which he put on the whole armor of God and join the battlefield. He served faithfully as a deacon. Lyonel was a sweet, dedicated, caring, and loving servant of God. Lyonel loved his family and believed that with God, all things were possible. He believed that we should love our sisters and brothers unconditionally. Lyonel leaves to cherish his memories, 4 sons Marvin (Erica), Paunel, Terris and Quinten, 2 daughters Ja'Niya and Tamia Batiste, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Lyonel and his late wife Nancy helped to raise 2 granddaughters, as their own. He also cherishes his memory 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Brown Batiste, parents Mary and Robert Batiste, and 2 brothers: Herman Batiste and Earl Batiste, also 1 sister: Odessa Nathan. A celebration of life honoring Lyonel Batiste will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Highway Baptist Church, 1185 Magnolia Heights Street, Vacherie, LA 70090. Rev. Nathaniel Rapp officiating. Visitation begins at 9 AM and the service will begin at 11 AM. Interment to follow at New Horizon Baptist Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you loves becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!