Lonnell Battle

Lonnell Battle was born to Wallace Battle Sr. and Earline on December 8th, 1956, who preceded him in death and his sister Janice. Lonnell accepted Christ at an early age, baptized at Second Baptist Church also at Great Faith Ministries International on September 13th, 1988.

Lonnel graduated in 1975 from Inkster High School, Lonnel worked since he was seven years old stating at Harrison Market, taking out trash and sweeping floors. He also worked at Hills BBQ until they closed. Cooking those ribs and making that sauce that everyone loves. (Still can't get recipe to it or the banana pudding).

Lonnell worked at Detroit Press Club, Collins & Atkins, Tex-Tron, Delphi Automotive System LLC, Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 876 and Main Oakwood Hospital where he retired.

Lonnell was a very kind big hearted gentleman that would give the shirt off his back. Just a gentle soul, a good man. If you needed anything he had it. He could tell all the sales at the stores and had any coupons yous needed. He touched so many people with his smile and "distinguished" laugh that would make you laugh.

He loved him some chicken wings and butter me not biscuits were one of his favorites. His snacks that was a must. Lonnell loved his boys & grand-kids. That was all he talked about, they wee his heart and soul.

Lonnell was a peaceful man. He was a lover not a fighter. he would talk to you until you understood what he was talking about.

Lonnell loved to travel, as he would tell you he's been to Las Vegas 13 times. He waned to travel the world and go back to Vegas 1 more time, but the Lord had a different plan for him.

One of his favorite things to do was go to the parks and concerts. He loved music, different genres of music and played the heck out o the percussions with his bands. He played with Sonny Freeman and the Unusual's.

Lonnell hastwo special women in his life, Ms. Evelyn Wright and Ms. Sarah Tate. He loved his boys, brothers and sister. He was the matriarch of the family and held everything together. He lived life to the fullest. A few months ago, he re-dedicated his life to the Lord. He was such in good spirits, you never would have known he was sick. After battling a long illness, God was tired of his child suffering. He needed him to come home his wings. (Lonnell has gotten his wings).

Lonnell made his transition on September 19th at 8:24pm at the University of Michigan Hospital. He leaves to cherish his memories, his boys: Darius (Asia) Battle of Dearborn Hts., MI, Derrick Battle of Lincoln Pk., and Dominique Edwards of Inkster. Three brothers Johnny Battle of Ypsilanti, MI., Wallace Jr. (Cevante) Battle of Redford, MI., Hollis Battle of Inkster, MI. Two aunts: Jerry (Joe) Tate of Liberty, MS., and Pauline (Willie) Jackson of Magnolia, MS. One uncle LS. (Shirley) Conerly of Temerance, MI., Two brothers from another mother, Sam & Charles Eldridge and host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Previous Events Visitation OCT 3. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 Loading map Family Hour OCT 4. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 Loading map Live Stream OCT 4. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (ET) Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home-Westland 4670 S. Inkster Rd. Westland, MI 48186 Loading map

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