George Roosevelt Batts, Jr., age 90,of Rocky Mount, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018. Born in Johnston County, NC on August 3, 1927, he was the son of the late George Roosevelt Batts, Sr. and Sallie Mae Nolley Batts. He was also preceded in death by his son, George Roosevelt Batts III; brother, Garland Batts; and sister, Nellie Gray Batts.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Jackson Batts of the home; his daughter, Sandra Batts Lepley and husband, Chet, of Garner; a brother, Gary T. Batts of Hampton, VA; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Englewood Presbyterian Church, Rocky Mount, with Pastor Rob Westland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 12: - 1:30 p.m. prior to the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood Presbyterian Church, 100 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.