Robert William Batten , 57, of Cottageville, WV passed away January 5, 2023 in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley.

He was born March 31, 1965 in Berlin, Germany the son of Jackie Ray and Hannelore (Simon) Batten of Point Pleasant, WV.

Robert was a truck driver and the owner and operator of Batten Enterprise, LLC. and was currently leased to Landstar. He enjoyed riding his Harley, restoring cars, spending time with his grandchildren and attending their events, animals, especially cats and cooking for everyone. He was a Methodist by faith.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 21 years, Shelly Ann (Lucas) Batten; son, James Michael Johnson (Chelsea Marie) of Hurricane; daughter, Amber LeaAnn Johnson (Justin Wayne) of Ripley; grandchildren, Zoey Elizabeth Johnson, James Lucas Eugene Johnson, Macy MarieAnn Johnson, Taylor Brooke Johnson, Tinsley Leigh Johnson and Torryn Wayne Johnson.

Other survivors include his sisters, Michelle Batten of Fredericksburg, VA and Elizabeth Ann Batten of Lignum, VA; uncle and aunt, John and Diane Mayne; several cousins and other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Mayne and an uncle, Roger Mayne.

Service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Pastor Mark Price officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Jackson County Animal Shellter, 86 County Farm Road, Cottageville, WV  25239.