Mr. Marcus Adam Battles

February 20, 1986 – April 10, 2025

Mr. Marcus Adam Battles, age 39, of Mentone, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Adam was a loving son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandchild, and dear friend to so many. He always had a smile on his face and gave the best bear hugs around. He loved his boys with every ounce of his being.

He also enjoyed baiting a hook and wetting a line from time to time. Well, in reality, it was a “little” more than just time to time, because he loved it. He had an infectious laugh and didn’t shy away from being a jokester. He will be deeply missed by all he was dear to!!

His memory will live on in each of us that had a relationship with him and as we daily recollect our precious times with him. Our hearts are broken, but yet, rejoicing as we know He is at the right hand of the Father forever more!! Our hearts will remain broken until our coming reunion day!!

Adam, affectionately known as Catfish, is survived by:

Parents: Mark & Dedra Battles

Sons: Brody & Austin Battles

Honorary Children: Charity, Asher, & Naomi Garcia

Brothers: Casey (Jessie) Battles & Justin Battles

Grandfathers: Virgil Battles & Wesley Flarity

Grandmother: Kathy Coots Peterson

Aunts: Tina Robinson, Rina Browder, Dina Bridges, & Helen Brown

Uncles: Van Battles, Bill Battles, James Flarity, & William Robinson

Nephews: Hunter Battles, Myles Battles, & Cutter Battles

Niece: Haleigh Battles

Numerous great aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family, and a large host of friends!

Preceded in death by:

Grandmother: Helen Mae Robinson

Great-Grandparents: Arnold Bea and Delilah Coots & Eula Mae Robinson

Pallbearers: Jamie Brown, Christian Muir, Robert Brown, Charles Robert Hammon, Nick Floyd, Jared Hulgan, Austin Cuzzort, Thomas McKinney, & Adam Prestwood

The family is accepting flowers & also requests casual attire while attending the services

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Monday, April 14, 2025

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Visitation Time: 4:00 PM-9:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Funeral Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Funeral Time: 2:00 PM

Officiating: Bro. Whitney Smith

Burial

Date of Burial: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Burial Location: White Hall Cemetery (There will be a Celebration of Life for Adam at 3518 AL HWY 117 Mentone, AL 35984 immediately following the committal service at the cemetery)

Share your condolences:

34 entries.

Heather plunk from Albertville wrote on April 15, 2025 at 4:25 pm

First time to see you in 15 years my car was running hot , Chris smith and I stopped at your house and you offered to fix the problem my car runs great I will never sell trade or give this car away ill keep it forever just because you fixed it , fly high my friend

Kristy Hatfield from Valley Head wrote on April 15, 2025 at 2:36 pm

I'm gonna miss having the ONE person that I could talk with about being ME. U just understood parts of me that I can't talk about with anyone else. You were like my little brother. The sun definitely doesn't shine as bright without your infectious laugh or ur smile. My thoughts and prayers r wíth your family. I love you, I miss you. Fly high my friend. You are definitely missed. You always made my days brighter.

Lori Blankenship Epik from Mentone and Mt. Sidney, VA wrote on April 15, 2025 at 2:02 pm

I hold your family and everyone who loved you in prayer. I have no words that could ease your sorrow. My deepest condolences to all.

Teresa Marion from Fort Payne wrote on April 14, 2025 at 11:06 pm

I'm so sorry you were taken to soon my heart breaks knowing such a sweet kind person is gone. Adam fly high with the Angels your sons will forever look up to you

Larissa Tolbert-El from Fort Payne wrote on April 14, 2025 at 9:08 pm

You were loved by so many and will never be forgotten! You changed the life of many young boys on that field!!! You fulfilled every purpose and you will be greatly missed! We love you Catfish!

James Rhodes & Angela Eads from mentone wrote on April 14, 2025 at 8:51 pm

You and your family are in our prayers. Adam was a nice guy. May he rest in peace.

Betty (Coots) Safarian from Lillian wrote on April 14, 2025 at 7:05 pm

Thoughts and prayers for you all .
I love you all my precious family.

Brittany Rigdon from Flat rock wrote on April 14, 2025 at 1:53 pm

So sorry for your loss. Life isn’t fair that’s for sure but I know he is dancing with the angels and fishing catching the biggest fish up there

Amanda Young from Valleyhead wrote on April 14, 2025 at 8:21 am

Such a good person and kind to everyone he met ... gonna be missed by everyone who knew him!

Thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.

Sarah Barkley Curtis from Valley Head wrote on April 14, 2025 at 7:40 am

I don't know a time that we ran into each other that wasn't followed by the best hug. I am so glad that we talked recently and I got to hear that laugh not knowing it would be the last we hung up the phone. I will cherish all of our memories and when I see you again meet me with a pole and show me all the good spots you have found. Love you cuz

Mike Gorham from Fyffe wrote on April 14, 2025 at 3:48 am

Rest in peace brother

Mama from Valley Head wrote on April 14, 2025 at 3:43 am

Oh my baby it hurts so bad I can’t hardly breathe. My soul hurts. Omg Adam who was it son? I won’t rest until they’re in jail baby. I love you with everything I have in my body. Love you always, Mama

Ashley from Fort Payne wrote on April 14, 2025 at 2:05 am

Adam was a great person! Prayers continued for the family!

Tj and Chastity Townsel from Langston, Al wrote on April 14, 2025 at 1:34 am

You will be missed ol’buddy! I have so many great memories working, fishing, and good times I will always carry them with me. If your boys ever need anything I am a phone call away. Prayers for your loving mother, and family. Your friend always, Tj

Melissa hensley from Chattanooga TN wrote on April 14, 2025 at 1:15 am

You will be missed my high school friend . Sending prayers and love ❤️

Renee Mahan from Summerville wrote on April 14, 2025 at 12:39 am

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers through this difficult time. 🙏

Cindy and David Meadows from Valley Head AL wrote on April 14, 2025 at 12:17 am

Love and Prayers for all of Adam’s family and friends

Cindy and David Meadows from Valley Head AL wrote on April 14, 2025 at 12:17 am

Love and Prayers for all of Adam’s family and friends

Katherine horsley from Valleyhead wrote on April 14, 2025 at 12:16 am

I worked with Adam at plasman for a while and we always talked and laughed at the football games where he was happy to cheer on his boys every chance he got. Such a horrible thing to happen to one of the most absolute greatest person... my condolences and prayers sent your way

Wayne Couch from Fort Payne wrote on April 13, 2025 at 11:00 pm

From the first time I met Adam as a kid. He was always fun to be around. He always had a magnetic personality that everyone that knew him couldn’t resist. Adam was a good friend to everyone and will truly be missed. Rest in Peace my friend , we will take it from here