BATTLES, John A. – Of Davison, age 78, died Monday, February 22, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 3pm Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Bruce Billing officiating. Cremation will follow service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mclaren Regional Medical Center Ever Living Tree Fund. Visitation 2-8pm Thursday at the funeral home.

 John was born in Flint on January 18, 1932, and lived in Burton for over 40 years. On September 3, 1954, he married Norma Krebs. John worked at General Motors Fisher Body, Coldwater Road for over 30 years. He was a member of VFW #4087 Davison.

 Surviving are wife, Norma; Daughter, Cathy and husband Wayne Howe of Burton; Sons, John G. and wife Jean of Linden and James A. of Chicago, IL; 5 grandchildren, Katrina and husband Dave Covell, Karen Howe, Amanda and husband John Hammon, Jessica and Jarred Battles; 1 great-grandson, Noah Hammon; Numerous nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by sister, Lucille McNew and brother, Alan Battles.

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