Funeral services for Darrell Gilbert Battise, 62, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas with Bro. Roy Jernigan and Bro. Chuck McLaurin officiating. Interment will follow at the First Texas Indian Baptist Church Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.

Darrell Gilbert Battise was born August 28, 1958 in Woodville, Texas to parents Joseph Battise and Helen (Poncho) Battise, and passed away January 6, 2021 in Livingston, Texas.  He is preceded in death his parents; son, Jeremy Evron Kendrick Battise; daughter, Selena Rayale Battise.

Darrell is survived by his wife, Kara (Abbey) Battise of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Emily Battise; daughters and sons-in-law, Brittany Kierston Battise and David, Kaytlinn Rhyannon Kowena and Michael, Selena McKiney Battise and Caleb, all from Livingston, Texas.  Darrell had 3 adopted children whom he loved as his own, Samantha Battise, Idele Tahsequah and Jonathan Williams; brothers Clifton Kimbro Battise and Claudie Ray Battise; sister and brother-in-law. Olivia Williams and Harvey, also from Livingston, Texas; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers: Amon Sylestine, Christian Long, Evan Williams, Shannon Thompson, Timothy Williams, Roddy Battise

Honorary Pallbearer:  McClamroch Battise, Elvis Battise, Roy Battise, Roland Poncho, Roaney Poncho, Bartha Battise, Wanda Sylestine and Jeffrey Williams

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .