Bill Battle

William (Bill) Battle, Jr., born December 2nd, 1935, passed away at home on July 20th, 2018 at the age of 82.

        He leaves behind his wife, Darlene Battle, two sons, Darnell Battle and William Battle III, his daughter in-law, Rise Battle, two daughters, Carla and Violetta Battle, his son-in-law, Joseph Olley, Sr., his grandson, Joseph Olley, Jr., Frances Battle, and a host of family members, neighbors, and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Helen Battle.

More information at:

https://www.gleesonryanfuneralhome.com/notices/WilliamBill-BattleJr

Bill Battle 7/20/2018 - Funeral July 28, 2018

Bill Battle being Honored - from the Register Citizen

It is with great sadness that we have lost Bill Battle.  One of the members of the Brotherhood of Diversity from the start, Bill was always helping out with our group and speaking at events like our Martin Luther King celebration.

There will be a Funeral on Saturday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at Workman Memorial AME Zio Church in Torrington, at 60 Brightwood Avenue.

For more information on his life here is a story from the Register Citizen
Torrington resident Bill Battle remembered fondly; funeral is Saturday, July 28

This post will be updated as more information is available.