Kenneth Neil Batchelor age 72 of Russellville died at his home. He was born January 27, 1939 at Russellville to Stanley Guy Batchelor and Edna Mae Hutson Batchelor. He retired from Arkla Gas in 1999 after 32 years. Kenneth was a member of Pottsville Masonic Lodge #333 since 1978 and was past worshipful master. He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Lynn Batchelor; his daughter, Lorinda Joyce Batchelor Hiemer; his brother, Guy Edward Batchelor and both his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Glenda Sue Lawrence Batchelor of Russellville, AR; his son Jack Neil Batchelor of Lonoke, AR; his daughters-in-law, Rebecca Baker of Russellville and Celeste Batchelor Bailey and husband Ray of Conway, AR; his grandchildren, Kyle Lee Hiemer of Russellville, Brittany Marie Hiemer Schluterman and husband Carl of Oklahoma, Autum Rae Batchelor and Jack Neil Batchelor of Russellville, Kenneth James Batchelor, Anthony Joseph Batchelor, Ryan Patrick Bailey and Sarah Elizabeth Bailey of Conway, and his great grandchildren, Kane Lynn Hiemer, Kaeden Lane Batchelor and Lorilei Marie Schluterman. He is also survived by his sisters, Lajune Wesselhoft, Doris Kimbrough, Barbara Thrasher and husband Ken, Sandy Sotomayor and husband Al, Mary Jo Pledger and husband Al and one brother Mike Christian and wife Connie, all of Russellville and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:00A.M., Monday, October 31, 2011 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Rev. David Downum officiating and the Pottsville, Masonic Lodge #333 conducting the Masonic Services. Visitation will be held 2:00P.M. to 4:00P.M. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Holder, Garry Crum, Jerry Clair, Danny Darter, Ralph Bowen, Quentin Dotson.