Milton "Big Jim, Garrison" Batiste Obituary (1950 - 2021)

Milton Batiste of LaPlace, LA entered into eternal rest at the age of 71 on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Batiste; his parents, Newton and Aldonia Batiste, three siblings, August Batiste, Ethel Smith, and Senobia Allen; his mother and father in law, Alma and Austin Dennis, Sr.; four brothers-in-law, Wilfred Armant, Sr., William Smith, Albert Verdin, and James Joseph; one sister-in-law, Laverne Dennis; and two nephews, Rodney Smith and Troy Allen. He leaves to cherish his memories his six sisters, Rose Armant, Brenda Borne, Cleola Pierre, Winenell, Eva and Joana Batiste; seven brothers-in-law, Washington Allen, Edmond Varner, Robert Brown, Austin, Charles, Herman, and Dale Dennis; eight sisters-in-law, Ernestine Joseph, Irma Varner, Rosebelle Brown, Audrey Verdin, Leona, Sherri, Kathryn and Rosemary Dennis; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. There will be a public walk-through visitation on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052 from 5pm-7pm. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, offices, and members of Second African B.C., Greater New St Peter B.C., First Community Antioch B.C. and Historical Bethlehem B.B are all invited to a celebration of life honoring Milton on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10am at Second African Baptist Church, 136 W 3rd St, Edgard, LA 70049. Rev C. Z. Mollaire officiating. Visitation period will begin at 9am until the start of the service. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Saint James, LA. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to CDC (COVID-19) guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!