H. Elliott Batson

Henry Elliott Batson, age 95, of Easley, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025.

Elliott was born in Greenville on February 19, 1930, to Louis Pinckney and Joanna Patterson Batson. A 1947 Graduate of Greenville High School and a 1951 Graduate of Clemson University where he earned his bachelor's degree in Textile Manufacturing, Elliott retired as the president of Louis P. Batson Company. He was a past member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, the Board of Visitors for Clemson University, The Young Presidents Organization, the World Business Council, and Poinsett Club. He was a former treasurer of Erskine College and a life member of IPTAY. Mr. Batson was a member of Greenville ARP Church.

Mr. Batson proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War as a weapons platoon leader, Battalion 54, 180 Infantry Equipment 45th Division.

Elliott is survived by his loving wife, Salley Langley Batson; his daughters, Edith Batson Parks (Rip), Caroline Batson Stewart (Dick) and Lucia Griffith (Mike); his grandchildren, Elliott Stewart, David Stewart (Callie), and Adele Stewart (Ryan Peters); and his great-grandchildren, Charlie, Ruth and Salley Stewart. In addition to his parents, Mr. Batson was predeceased by a brother, Louis P. Batson, Jr.; and a sister, Joanna B. Stone.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Greenville ARP Church with the Rev. James "Jay" Crout officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

A private burial will take place in the Springwood Cemetery, Greenville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville ARP Church at 741 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC 29601, or the Barker Scholarship Fund at Clemson University, P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC 29633.

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