Philadelphia, PA - Funeral services for Henry Wadsworth Battle, Jr., age 84, who died on Saturday, February 7, 2026, was held February 22, 2026 at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg.

Survivors include his common law wife, Sarah Gary of Philadelphia, PA; two daughters, Shirley Gary and Karen Battle-Paul both of Philadelphia, PA; his sister, Maxine Thornton of Canton, GA; four brothers, Harold Battle of Rocky Mount, Oscar Battle of Durham, Michael Battle of Nashville, and Mitchell Battle of Johnson City, TN; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren.