Robert Edward Battle, "Student", "Eddie B.", "Mr. B", eldest son of Edward and Olivia Garrett Battle, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

He was born on December 7, 1931 in Edgecombe County. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Young and Ernestine Lewis, and one brother, Richard Earl.

He is survived by his wife, Rae Hilton Battle; son, Wesley (Carmery); ten daughters, Eula Mae DeBerry and Angela Deloach of Charlotte, Connie (Charles) Bronson of New Haven, CT, Selena Jones of Durham, Linda Battle of Maryland, Faye (Shane) Jenkins of Washington, DC, Kathleen and Katherine Battle of San Francisco, Calif, Bridgette and Darleen; four sons, Eddie III (Liz) of West Virginia, Rufus of Maryland, Kevin of Philadelphia, and Wayne of Durham; two brothers, Jessie (Helen) and James of Rocky Mount; three sister-in-laws, Maggie Deloach, Willa Mae Everett (Roosevelt) and Dorothy Turner (Ernest); thirty-nine grandchildren, thirty-six great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A service was held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Johnson Funerals and Cremations with Pastor, D. Keith Miller officiating. Interment followed in Rocky Mount Memorial Park after the service.

Arrangements by Johnson Funerals and Cremations, Rocky Mount.