Richard Allen Bateson 74, of Elkmont , AL died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home.
Born Wednesday, November 3, 1943 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of Allen Richard Bateson and Martha Adeline Bateson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Bateson.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kaye Bateson, Elkmont, AL; daughter, Sally Taylor, Elkmont, AL; stepsons, Jason (Chanel) Taylor, Elkmont, AL and Joshua (Mandy) Taylor, Elkmont, AL; brothers, Robert Bateson, FL, Doug (Betsy) Bateson, GA, and John (Sharon) Bateson, TX; grandchildren, Samatha Taylor; Ali Hawkins, Jocelyn Taylor, and Corbin Taylor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to University of Tennessee Athletic Department.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, AL from 2:00 P.M . – 4:00 P.M.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor John Sloan and Pastor Barry Faulk officiating.
