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)

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36 entries.

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

Karen Killian from Dunlap, Tennessee wrote on April 13, 2025 at 10:41 pm

Bonnie Sue Wortham & Bonnie Kay Freeman , Carl Mills and family.

Krystal Murdock from Fyffe AL wrote on April 13, 2025 at 10:26 pm

Adam I'm gonna miss you like crazy. We literally just talked that night. I'm so glad we got to talk. You meant the world to me. I know you've done won darts 12 times over since you've been up there!! Don't get up there and show out to much lol you still have to let other people win Adam lol the snoring oh gosh I'm gonna miss the snoring lol until I see you again... Fly high sweet angel!

Diana Mills from Valey head wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:51 pm

ADAM was a great friend and Father, many the time he cracked me up just by hearing him laugh. I know your proud of the man he became. Now God has him safe playing on his team in heaven.

Fawn Kitchens from Hixson wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:44 pm

Adam was the greatest catch of the sea, he will eternally be his children's guardian angel!

Jamie Mckinney from Fort Payne wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:24 pm

Adam you were one of the best people I ever met .You kept me Cracked up for hours just hanging out at Valley Head Apt.when I used to live up there watching you and Chad act silly with the kiddos. I will cherish the times and memories made always.

Chris and Katelin Gregory from Valley Head wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:23 pm

Adam was a great man with a huge heart at times we couldn't stand one another but he was one of those people that would help you if you ever needed it he helped me threw some truly hard times in my life and had a smile on his face telling me not always what I wanted to hear but what I needed to hear he was a great guy and friend and I'm praying for my dear friend Mark battles and his family to make it threw this hard time of loosing there child I pray God gives them peace with this tragedy

Ashley Ledford Martinez & family from Valley Head wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:21 pm

I will always cherish the wonderful memories I had with Adam. He was one of my best friends and like a big brother to me. Always protecting and looking out for me and everybody around him. He never met a stranger. Adam had a contagious laugh and a beautiful soul. One of the kindest people I have ever met. He gave the best bear hugs. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you all if you need anything at all. Much love and prayers.

Ann Morris from Gadsden wrote on April 13, 2025 at 9:04 pm

God bless, love and prayers

Tim from Palmer wrote on April 13, 2025 at 8:48 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. Not sure if I knew Adam but my two best friends Donald and Margie Daniel did. So I may have seen him but didn,t know his name. God Bless You All

George Gorham from Fyffe wrote on April 13, 2025 at 8:37 pm

I know your up there throwing darts right now. I love you bro.

Rick & carol cline from Fort Payne wrote on April 13, 2025 at 8:33 pm

Rick&carol cline

Angela tinker harneck from Cedar bluffs wrote on April 13, 2025 at 6:34 pm

Rest easy my friend

Sonya McCray from Scottsboro wrote on April 13, 2025 at 5:59 pm

Adam was one of the sweetest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. He was always smiling and laughing. He was always first in line to help anyone. He will be greatly missed. Rest easy Battles, you will always hold a special place in our hearts. We love you!

Wendy reynolds brown from Valley head wrote on April 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm

I am so sorry for your loss
Adam (catfish) was a wonderful person
He will be greatly missed
I will keep the family in my prayers
If y’all need anything at all you know I’m just next door