Moncks Corner, SC - Thomas Emmit "Tom" Batchelor, 77, husband of Jayne Batchelor, passed away peacefully in his home on December 24, 2016, after a long illness.
A native of Blacksburg, SC, Tom was born on October 12, 1939, a son of Robert Thomas and Mabel Giles Batchelor. He was a US Navy Veteran and also a long time employee of the Department of Defense at the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek, SC.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons,Thomas E. Batchelor, Jr. (wife Cindy) and Robert A. Batchelor, both of Moncks Corner, SC, granddaughters Patricia, Erica, Robin and Nikki and several great-grandchildren. Tom also had three sisters, Miniver, Alice, and Debbie. Two brothers, Howard and Gene, preceded him in death. There are several nieces and nephews.
Tom was a life member of Old Fort Masonic Lodge and was a member of Omar Shrine Temple for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Memorial will be held at a later date.
Services provided by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services.
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