Sergeant Andrew E. Batey, 82nd Airborne Ordinance, 78, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on June 23, 2012. He was born on March 26, 1934, in Pomeroy, Ohio, son of the late James and Helen Batey.

He was a United States Army and Air Force veteran and a member of the Feeny Benett Post 128 of the American Legion. He also attended the Hope Baptist Church and was a member Middleport Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his children, Thomas Batey of Middleport, Katrina Batey of North Carolina, Kim Batey of North Carolina, Randy Osbourne of Gallipolis, Ohio, Andrea Templeton of Lancaster, Ohio and Love (Paul) Briles of Middleport; grandchildren, Zeb Batey, Zac (Amber) Batey, Mickey Johnson, Corie (Hudson) Mboh, Travis Batey, Eric (Sara) Batey, Branden Batey, Natasha (Shawn) Ogaz, Josh Johnson, Drew Briles and Ezra Briles; nine great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Middleport with Pastor Heath Jenkins officiating.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.