Mr. Peter James Batiste's Obituary
Peter James Batiste Sr. was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana on February 11, 1954 to the union of Paul Jean-Batiste, Sr. and Almeda Roberts Batiste. He went on to his heavenly reward peacefully on March 21, 2025 at the age of 71. He was a man of quiet strength and boundless love, always putting his family first.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Paul J. Batiste Jr., sister Mildred “Jackie” (Batiste) Wiltz, grandparents Clifton Roberts and Melvina Francois, Philemon Cole Batiste and Paul J. Batiste Sr. and sister-in-law Stella Orphe Batiste.
Peter James Batiste Sr. was a loving father and proud veteran of the United State Army serving our country with honor and dedication for over 20 years with distinction in Operation Dessert Storm. A true patriot, he instilled in his family a strong sense of duty and integrity.
Our father was the best father anyone could ask for. We will forever cherish the memories of his lighthearted fun-loving approach to life and his mischievous personality that kept us all on our toes some would say he was a Character. In his younger years he loved to go fishing and enjoyed playing an occasional game of dominoes with his friends. Peter was also an avid New Orleans Saints fan sporting a variety of apparel hats, collectibles and tennis shoes. He loved being outdoors enjoying the scenery while sitting in his chair eating his favorite snack, cookies and listening to his music.
He is survived by his three children, Dionetta Batiste-Jackson (Adrian L. Jackson), Nolaski Houston (Ana Houston), Peter Batiste Jr.; nine grandchildren, Adrian D. Jackson, Kennedy Jackson, DeMarcus McIntyre, Amir Batiste, Jah’Dorean Batiste, Roshan Batiste, Destiny Houston-Isaac, Trinity Houston-Orange, Josiah Houston four great-grandchildren Demi McIntyre, Amariah McIntyre, Jonah Houston, Jude Orange five brothers, William Batiste, Roland Batiste, Donald Batiste, Morris Martin and Charles James; four sisters, Charlotte St. Julien, Paula Batiste, Donna Clements and Carolyn Batiste and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, godchildren and friends.
While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate the life he lived and the profound impact he had on everyone who knew him. Peter will be deeply missed and his memory will always be in our hearts.
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