Daniel Battle

Daniel Lee Battle, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020. He was born on January 18, 1944 to his proud parents Roy and Mable Hendrick Battle. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Vera Brown Hendrick and Vivian (POP) Hendrick. At an early age, Daniel accepted Christ and was baptized at Fourth Baptist Church. He served his church in many capacities including as a member of the Culinary Ministry, and served on the prayer line. He was ordained as a Deacon on March 25, 2012, and was elected as President of the deacon board for two years. He was then elected as Vice Chairman of the Deacon Ministry. Daniel received his formal education in the Richmond Public School System. He attended George Mason Elementary School and graduated from Armstrong High School in 1964. After enrolling at Howard University in Washington, DC, for one year, Daniel transferred to Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. There he received his B.A. degree in Business Administration in 1968. After completing college, he accepted a teaching position at the Goochland County School System in Goochland, Virginia. There, he taught eight grade Math from 1968-1974. At the Charles City Middle School in Charles City, Virginia, he taught eight grade Math and Science. Daniel worked for Best Products as a Loss Prevention Analyst in Richmond, Virginia, became a Loss Prevention District Manager in Rockville, Maryland, and finally promoted to Regional Manager of the east coast in Richmond, Virginia. He worked for The Price Club (now Costco) as a Loss Prevention Manager for approximately eight years. His last employment was with the Department of Taxation in Richmond, Virginia from September 25, 1999 to August 1, 2016. While there, he served as a Tax Examiner and a Senior Tax Examiner. He was very creative and loved planning fun activities for his department. He was the primary cook and organizer for their annual Christmas parties. Daniel loved golf, playing tennis, and he was a die-hard Red Skin’s fan. He listened to jazz music and watched old western movies. Daniel was a great husband, father, provider, grandfather, uncle, friend and teacher. He also loved life. During his sophomore year at Virginia Union University, he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Being one to donate to many organizations, Daniel became a member of the First Thursday Club which supports special projects for Virginia Union University. Daniel leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Laura F. Battle, one son, Roman N. Battle, one daughter, Crystal N. Battle, and one grandson, Landon. Also two sisters, Cynthia Farmer and Karen P. Jenkins (Joe), and one brother, Roy Battle, Jr. (Beverley). He leaves four loving nieces, two loving nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends. He also leaves a loving bonus family namely “mom-in-law” Lillian H. McGuire, whom he affectionately called “Mom Lillian”, and “sisters-in-law” Brenda C. Randolph (Gregory), and Gina R. McGuire. “Wings of Faith” Give us, Lord, a special faith, unlimited and free. A faith that isn’t bound by what we know and what we see. A faith that trusts the sunshine even when there is no light. A faith that hears the morning songs, soft echo in the night. A faith that somehow rises past unhappiness and pain. Knowing that in every loss, our goodness will remain. A faith that finds your steadfast love, sufficient for all things. A faith that lifts the heart above, and gives the spirit wings. Lovingly Submitted, The Family

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Daniel Battle

January 18, 1944 - April 28, 2020