Obituary of Homer C. Batsford

Homer C. Batsford, 70, of Cortland passed away October 3, 2013 at home. Homer was born December 20, 1942 in Cortland the son of the late Harold B. and Pearl Twitchell Batsford. Homer served his country with the US Marines during Viet Nam, had been employed at Cooper Tools. Homer was an avid golfer and bowler, enjoyed traveling, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his many friends. Homer is survived by his sister Eva (Thomas) Nestrick of Vestal, brothers Warren (Teri) Batsford of Florida, Paul Batsford of Cortland, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members In addition to his parents Homer was predeceased by his 1st wife Evelyn Batsford, 2nd wife Pauline Parker Batsford, brothers Harold, Charles and David Batsford. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am in Atwater Cemetery Homer. At Homers request there are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Homers names is asked to consider Caring Community HOSPICE of Cortland 11 Kennedy Parkway Cortland, NY 13045 or the American Cancer Association PO Box 7 East Syracuse, New York 13057 To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com We are sorry to hear of your loss of a loved one. I am a cousin of Homer's. I have not seen him in many yrs.. We seem to lose contact we family. I think the last time I saw Homeer was when my grandma Brown died in Feb. 1974 who was Homer's Aunt. We send prayers to Homer's family. from cousin Mary and her husband Ed Nancy and I want to extend our sympathy to Homer's family. He was a humble and quiet man but a man whom you would respect and honor. I had the pleasure of working with him and Pauline when they were looking for a home several years ago. He will be missed. Larry and Nancy Winfield ON BEHALF OF THE TUESDAY MORNING GOLF LEAGUE AT KNICKERBOCKER GOLF COURSE AND THE APPLE CREEK COUNRTY CLUB IN DERUYTER, WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST AND PLEASE ACCEPT YOUR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES. HOMER WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF US. A TREE WAS PLANTED IN HIS MEMORY AT KNICKERBOCKER GOLF COURSE. BOB PHILLIPS So sorry to learn of your loss. Homer was way too young to pass away. Homer was one of my mother Marion's 1st cousins. I hadn't seen him in quite along time. I remember him from visits to his family's home in Marovia, and they're visits to my grandparents home in Upper Lisle (my grandmother Brown was sister to Homer's mother Pearl). My parents saw him & Pauline a few years ago at a wedding anniversary party for her brother Robert & wife. Best wishes, and hugs from cousin Grant Sullivan, Jr.