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Mitchell Edward Batten, 73, of North Myrtle Beach passed away at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2020.
The son of the late Carlie and Elbie Tysinger Batten, he was born on March 16, 1947, in Troy, N.C. Mitchell was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Following military service he worked as an entrepreneurial software developer and real estate broker in the Troy area before moving to the beach in 1989. Mitchell was an avid fisherman and a smooth shagger. He especially enjoyed following his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities, good food and the latest tech gadget.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sue; daughter, April Britt (David) of Troy, N.C.; son, Mitchell Batten Jr. (Jennifer) of North Myrtle Beach; daughter, Jenny Poole (Scott) of Troy, N.C.; grandchildren, Emily Frye (Justin) of Irmo, Taylor Britt of Charlotte, N.C., Jackson and Lizzie Batten of North Myrtle Beach Kristen Poole of Charlotte, N.C., and Sarah Poole of Troy, N.C.; great-grandchild, Tinley Frye; sisters, Helen Lee and Toni Fish; and brother, Carlie Howard Batten.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the family is requesting that you visit their website to make your condolences. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Duke Cancer Center at https://giving.dukehealth.org/ or Amedisys Hospice Care of Myrtle Beach, 391 Seaboard St., Unit 6, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577.
Online condolences can be made at www.brunswickfuneralservice.com.
Brunswick Funeral Service of Shallotte, N.C., is serving the family.
