James Edward "Jimmy" Battles, Jr.

James Edward “Jimmy” Battles, Jr., 65, of Little Rock, passed away January 24, 2023.  Jimmy was born in Little Rock on July 28, 1957. He loved spending time with his family and was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Battles and EvaDean Hall Battles and a sister, Sandra Kay Battles.  He is survived by his daughter, Shannon Phillips (Kevin); sister, Brenda Battles Rodgers; beloved, Taffa Miller; grandchildren, Ashley Rony Guevara, Angel Grace, Jocelyn Grace. Preslie Phillips and Karter Phillips; nieces and nephews, Ryan Rodgers (Kristin), Kristi Rodgers, Zachary Rodgers (Summer) and Daniel Rodgers (Lindsey); and seven great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services will be Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Freewill Baptist Church, 107 Wints Dr.,  Little Rock, AR 72206.

Memorials may be made to the Wolfe Street Foundation, P.O. Box 3708, Little Rock, AR 72203.