Randy Dale Battles

Mr. Randy Dale Battles was born in Brookwood, AL on September 17, 1959, to his parents, the late Mr. Elmer Battles and Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Higginbottom. Mr. Randy Battles would spend his childhood enjoying the beauty of nature in Alabama and attend school there. After his academic years, he would meet his future wife, Barbara Joan Vanderford, and the two would wed on April 1, 1977, joining their hearts and families together for the next 48 years. The couple would make Clifton, TN their forever home, raising their family together while putting down roots in the community. Mr. Battles, being a hard worker and excellent provider, spent much of his career as an auto mechanic, owning and managing an auto mechanic shop for over 30 years. After his tenure as a mechanic, he would spend the rest of his working years as a dump truck driver. In his leisure time, he could be found gardening and communing with nature, and drag racing. Though his life was filled with purpose, perhaps his most valued position would be the 30-plus years he would serve his community as a Clifton Volunteer Fire Department firefighter, working his way to the position of Fire Chief, keeping the people and homes in the community safe. However, no other joys in life compared to the memories made and the moments spent with his children, grandchildren, family members, and friends. Mr. Randy Dale Battles passed from this life surrounded by family on July 6, 2025, at his home in Clifton, TN, making his stay on this earth some 65 years, 9 months and 19 days.

Those left to honor his memory are his wife, Barbara Joan Vanderford Battles; sons, Kenneth “Kenny” Battles and wife Allison of Lewisburg, TN, Eric James Battles and wife Natalie of Waynesboro, TN; daughter, Miranda Jane Battles and husband Russ of Clifton, TN; grandchildren, Elizabeth Nicole Battles, Cooper Scott Battles, Ethan Battles, Katherine Battles, Caroline Battles, Madeline Battles, Josaline Battles, Aila Battles, Lucas Battles, and Malcom Battles; brother, Paul Edward Battles and wife Janice of Clifton, TN; daughter-in-law, Stacey Battles Potts; nephew, Paul Ashley Battles, and niece, Carrie Beth Battles, both of Savannah, TN; as well as many other family, friends, and dear loved ones.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Randy Scott Battles.

Funeral services will be held Thursday July 10, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Clifton Fire Hall with Randy Burns and Charles Linam officiating. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC Chapel in Waynesboro, TN and again on Thursday, July 10, from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm funeral time at the Clifton Volunteer Fire Hall in Clifton, TN.

Bates-Love Funeral and Cremation, LLC is honored to serve the family.