Lionel Corey Bateman Sr. Obituary

In loving memory of Lionel Corey Bateman Sr. of Columbia, North Carolina, who departed this world on October 12, 2024 at the age of 96. Lionel Corey leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Henry Bateman and Pauline Spruill Bateman; and his wife Margaret Roughton Bateman. He is survived by: his children, Lionel Corey Bateman, Jr. (Sandra) of Edenton, NC, Clark James Bateman (Angela) of Rocky Mount, NC, Hal Joseph Bateman (Donna) of Columbia, NC, Crystal Bateman Cowen (Henry) of Hoschton, GA and Ruth Bateman Spencer (Louis) of Columbia, NC; his grandchildren, Terra Bateman, Eric Bateman, Lionel Bateman, III (Sara), David Bateman (Jennifer), Kristopher Bateman (Shelby), Kevin Bateman, Adrienne Rose (Josh), Matthew Bateman (Johnna), Hal Joseph Bateman, Jr. (Kaitlin), John Bateman (Kayla), Cameron Cowen, Hailey Cowen, Carrie Armstrong (Tony) and Nathan Spencer; and his stepgrandchildren, Riley Hainey and Cooper Coleson.