Steven Ray Batchelor, 72, of Canton, Georgia passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2026.

Steven was born on December 23, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to Ray and Evelene Batchelor. After high school, he joined the US Army for 4 years and then served for 8 years in the National Guard. After leaving the National Guard, he drove a truck for Tyson, and later Pilgrim's Pride until he retired in 2021.

On November 7, 1975, he married the love of his life, Patty Batchelor, at Holly Springs Baptist Church. He loved his wife, his children (his favorite being "His Girl" Mary) and his grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family, his yearly trip to the Christmas Inn, and spending time outdoors.

Steven is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Batchelor and Evelene Batchelor, and his grandson Tobias Hansen.

He is survived by his wife, Patty Batchelor of Canton, GA; children Beth Batchelor of Canton, GA, Mary Hansen (Dennis) of Ball Ground, GA, and Ray Batchelor (Kayla) of Canton, GA; sisters Vicki Whittle (Mike) and Marilyn Killian (Robert); and grandchildren Stephanie Lowe (Taylor), Grayson Furman, Ella Wells, Blakely Batchelor, Brennan Batchelor, Ruby Hansen, and Bradley Ann Batchelor.

A public visitation will be on Monday, July 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Lakeside Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. His family requests for his burial to be private at a later time.