Extracted from local newspaper (Texarkana, AR)
Tuesday, February 16, 1937

BATTLE, J. ORREN

Mr. Battle, 73, died of Pnuemonia (sic pneumonia), Monday at his home 902 Ferguson. Born in Mexia, Limestone Co., TX, but when 4 years of age, moved to Old Boston. He leaves a widow, two daughters: Miss Bernice Battle of Texarkana, Mrs. W. K. LYNN of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. Two sons, Robert O. Battle of Texarkana, and Morris Battle of Atlanta, Cass Co., TX. Five grandchildren: Miss Jessie Mae LYNN, James LYNN, and William LYNN, all of Shreveport, LA. Robert B. LYNN of New York, Morris Fontain Battle of Atlanta, TX. One great-grandson: Robert B. LYNN, Jr. of New York. Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery.