Stanley E. Bateman Sr

Stanley E. Bateman, Sr. 90 of Gate City, Virginia, peacefully went to be reunited with his wife Mary Tom in their heavenly home on Friday May 16th, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, service, and cherished memories. Born in Elizabethton, TN, on May 24, 1934, Stanley attended Elizabethton High School where he was a member of the band and upon graduation went on to VPI where he proudly served as Drum Major for the VPI Highty Tighties. His dedication to excellence and tradition was evident in all aspects of his life. Following graduation from Tech, Stanley began his career in insurance working for his Granddad at Roscoe M. Daugherty agency which he would later join with Robert Kane as a partner and office manager at the Daugherty-Kane Agency. His commitment to service extended beyond his profession. He was an active member of the Lions Club serving as president, treasurer and director. He was a little league baseball coach, Scoutmaster of Troop 273, board member of the American Cancer Society, and was honored as Scott County Young Man of the Year in 1967, always striving to make a difference in his community. Stanley’s faith was always central to his life growing up attending Borderview Christian Church in Elizabethton Tennessee where he gave his life to Christ as a young child. After marriage, he followed his wife to Gate City United Methodist Church where they attended until their health would no longer allow it. There he served as church treasurer, a member of the Administrative Council, member of the choir, and chaired multiple committees. His dedication and generosity touched many hearts. Beyond his work and service, Stanley found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved gardening, rocking on his front porch, cooking apple butter, special stays at the beloved “High Knob Hilton” and spending countless hours on the golf course with his friends and family sharing laughter (at times) and camaraderie. Additionally, he enjoyed watching his mighty Hokies and many family members as they competed in various sports ranging from little league to professional athletics. Stanley lived a life marked by service, faith, and joyful moments with family and friends. His legacy will continue in the lives he touched and the love he shared. Stanley was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Mary “Tom” Bateman; his mother Margaret Daugherty and stepfather Foy E. Daugherty; Father George M. Bateman and stepmother Mary Jane Bateman; and his sister Mrs. Jane (Robert) Fleming of Kingsport, TN. He is survived by his children: • Jennifer Anne Houseright & husband, Bill of Gate City, VA • Mary Margaret "Margie" Beasley & husband, Tom of Hiltons, VA • Donna Jo Clark & husband, Mike of Hiltons, VA • Stanley E. "Eddie" Bateman, Jr. & wife, Tara of Kingsport, TN Also surviving him are his half-brother, Randy Bateman of Elizabethton, TN; several cherished nieces and nephews; 20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Including spouses his legacy totals 84. A memorial service celebrating Stanley’s life will be held at Holston View Global Methodist church in Weber City with his nephew Robbie Fleming officiating. The family will receive friends anytime at the residence and on Saturday, May 24th at the church from 12-2pm with the service beginning at 2pm. Immediately following the memorial service there will be a private burial service with only the family where both Stanley and Mary’s ashes will be rejoined and laid in their final resting place at the Holston View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the charity they loved most, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, honoring Stanley’s lifelong commitment to faith and community. The family would like to express a special thank you for the loving care he received from NHC, Smoky Mountain Hospice and caretakers Bridgette, Jessica, and Lisa. Flowers may be delivered to the church Saturday, May 24, 2025 after 9:00 am. An online guest registry is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, VA is serving the family.

Stanley E. Bateman Sr

May 24, 1934 - May 16, 2025

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