Paul R. Battle, 95, of Landisville passed away peacefully on November 3, 2017 at Hospice in Mt. Joy. He was born in Jermyn, PA in April, 1922, the son of the late Edward and the late Mary Battle. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward, and sister Marie, both of Jermyn, PA.
Paul was retired from Sperry New Holland Machine Co. after 22 years, as well the Manheim Auto Auction, where he worked for 24 years. He was also retired from the PA Boxing Association, where he served as a Professional Boxing Judge for 32 years.
Paul was also a proud 5-year WWII Veteran of the Coast Guard, and served on the USS Maple, and the USS Mosley DE-321.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jacquelyn, of Landisville, and together, they celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in April of this year. He was loving father to son Michael P. Battle and his wife Elisa (Bieber) of Lancaster, daughter Melissa (Battle) Blough of Lancaster, and daughter Kimberly Risser (wife of Ted Risser) of Millersville, PA. Paul also has 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, PA at a time chosen by the family. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice & Community Care · 685 Good Drive · P.O. Box 4125 · Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Battle. When I met him ‘back in the day’ he was always nice and polite and a Dad to be proud of. I remember Missy would talk about him often, even in our early years as kids.
Love and Prayers to the entire family and know that you guys will all be joined together one day.
God Bless.
Thank you Jody! Have wondered about you over the years. Maybe now would be a good time to reconnect. Friends forever.
Paul was, (is), such a wonderful man. I always enjoyed being in the company of Paul, his beautiful wife, Jackie and the entire family. He will be missed by all however, we all know we will see Paul again, down the road.
Love and Prayers to the entire family
Josie
Thank you Josie. You are dear to my family, and we love you, always.
Missy
My best buddy, love of my life, my Dad. I couldn’t have asked for a better Dad to me and my brother Mike. You will always be with us Dad. Peace & Godspeed on your new journey with God. We love you, and miss you.
Your loving daughter forever.
Missy