Jack Adam Battise, Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Camp Ruby, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Miller and Lola Jack Battise, sister Dorthyn Battise Apolinar, brother, Earl Battise and granddaughters, Colleen Allison and Kaci Layne.
He was a longtime resident of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Village, Polk County, Texas and of the Turkey Clan.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lawrine Bullock Battise. Survivors include their children: Nita Battise of Indian Village, Rita Marsh and husband, Steve of Livingston, Wanonia Clark of Indian Village, Garrett Battise of Cypress, Stephanie Williams and husband, Bryan of Indian Village, Melissa Celestine of Indian Village and Jack Battise, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii.
He is survived by his 94 year old mother-in-law, Dorcas Bullock; she is the oldest surviving Alabama Tribe Elder.
His beloved survivors include grandchildren Jeremiah Waggoner of Chillicothe, Ohio, Alicia Kate Daniel of Indian Village, Tiffany Johnson and husband, Christian of Portland, Oregon, Priscilla White and husband, Douglas of Spring, Niki Marsh and David Bennett of Conroe, Veronica Williams, Victoria Battise, Jordan Williams, Francellia Clark of Indian Village, Emma Abbey and husband, Elliott of Dallardsville, Crystal Stephenson and husband, James of Cleveland, Mike Battise and wife, Jade of Houston, Tanah Battise, Shiloh Battise of Cypress, Traci Thompson and husband, Brent of Indian Village, Whitney Williams of Indian Village, Jennifer Celestine, Christina Celestine, Matthew Celestine of Lufkin, Cheyanne Celestine of Indian Village, Chelsea Battise and Luke Battise of Kihei, Hawaii, 8 nephews, 2 nieces, and 27 great-grandchildren.
His surviving in-laws are Mavis Marroquin and husband Joe of Terrell, Glendon Wayne Bullock and wife, Genny, Foster Bullock, Jr., Margaret Celestine, Loretta Williams, Gary Bullock and wife, Anite, Brady Bullock and wife Carlene of Indian Village, Burton Bullock of Kinder, Louisiana, Jean Williams and husband Danny of Dallardsville.
As was the custom of Traditional Native American acceptance, Jack was blessed to have many sisters, brothers, grandsons and granddaughters throughout Indian country. He deeply cherished and loved each and every one.
He attended Big Sandy and Livingston High Schools. He graduated from Haskell Institute in 1949 specializing in auto mechanics which became his lifetime trade until retirement in1990. He was quite proud to be a Haskell Alumni and would take every opportunity to share his colorful Haskell stories to anyone who would listen.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp serving honorably during World War II in the Phillipines. He enstilled in his children to respect and acknowledge all Veterans they should happen to encounter with a sincere greeting and thanking each for serving our country.
As a child, he observed the traditional dances of the Alibamu and Koasati by his mother, Lola Jack Battise, who herself would lead the women in dance. He would sit on the porch of the log cabin homes of McConnico Battise and Frank Sylestine, both respected tribal elders, and become entranced by the stories being shared. He listened intently to the songs of Charlie Boatman, Koasati, who continued the traditional dances when so many became lost due to assimilation of non-Indian religious doctrine.
The Tribe celebrates the annual powwow each June recently staging its 46thyear attended by Native Americans across the nation and Canada. He is the centerpiece of this celebration as he was a key figure in its organization and survival. He has risen to prominence by being honored during several decades to serve as Head Gourd Dancer at major powwows in Indian Country of the Southeast bringing recognition to his Tribe.
He served one term on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council and it was during this time when a resolution was passed to pursue tourism for the tribe. He was a strong supporter of this endeavor by creating the first Indian dance program including the original Na Ski La (Dogwood) Dance group for the public as a cultural sharing experience for children and adults across East Texas. It expanded to become a destination tourist attraction where he welcomed and greeted thousands of visitors. He was called upon to represent the Tribe and present special programs at functions in the region welcoming state, national and world leaders.
He loved The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Glenn Miller. He was self taught on the violin and guitar (had a band called “The Barn Yarders” back during his Haskell days).
He loved God, his family, his people and his country.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351. Another visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Multi-Purpose Center. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center on the Reservation. Officiating will be Debbie Battise-Kleinman, CLP. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Village Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 of Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made; in memory of Jack Battise Sr. to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, 571 State Park Road 56, Livingston, Texas 77351.
Information provided by FAG volunteer Cheryl Cartwright (#47690711)
He was a longtime resident of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Village, Polk County, Texas and of the Turkey Clan.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lawrine Bullock Battise. Survivors include their children: Nita Battise of Indian Village, Rita Marsh and husband, Steve of Livingston, Wanonia Clark of Indian Village, Garrett Battise of Cypress, Stephanie Williams and husband, Bryan of Indian Village, Melissa Celestine of Indian Village and Jack Battise, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii.
He is survived by his 94 year old mother-in-law, Dorcas Bullock; she is the oldest surviving Alabama Tribe Elder.
His beloved survivors include grandchildren Jeremiah Waggoner of Chillicothe, Ohio, Alicia Kate Daniel of Indian Village, Tiffany Johnson and husband, Christian of Portland, Oregon, Priscilla White and husband, Douglas of Spring, Niki Marsh and David Bennett of Conroe, Veronica Williams, Victoria Battise, Jordan Williams, Francellia Clark of Indian Village, Emma Abbey and husband, Elliott of Dallardsville, Crystal Stephenson and husband, James of Cleveland, Mike Battise and wife, Jade of Houston, Tanah Battise, Shiloh Battise of Cypress, Traci Thompson and husband, Brent of Indian Village, Whitney Williams of Indian Village, Jennifer Celestine, Christina Celestine, Matthew Celestine of Lufkin, Cheyanne Celestine of Indian Village, Chelsea Battise and Luke Battise of Kihei, Hawaii, 8 nephews, 2 nieces, and 27 great-grandchildren.
His surviving in-laws are Mavis Marroquin and husband Joe of Terrell, Glendon Wayne Bullock and wife, Genny, Foster Bullock, Jr., Margaret Celestine, Loretta Williams, Gary Bullock and wife, Anite, Brady Bullock and wife Carlene of Indian Village, Burton Bullock of Kinder, Louisiana, Jean Williams and husband Danny of Dallardsville.
As was the custom of Traditional Native American acceptance, Jack was blessed to have many sisters, brothers, grandsons and granddaughters throughout Indian country. He deeply cherished and loved each and every one.
He attended Big Sandy and Livingston High Schools. He graduated from Haskell Institute in 1949 specializing in auto mechanics which became his lifetime trade until retirement in1990. He was quite proud to be a Haskell Alumni and would take every opportunity to share his colorful Haskell stories to anyone who would listen.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp serving honorably during World War II in the Phillipines. He enstilled in his children to respect and acknowledge all Veterans they should happen to encounter with a sincere greeting and thanking each for serving our country.
As a child, he observed the traditional dances of the Alibamu and Koasati by his mother, Lola Jack Battise, who herself would lead the women in dance. He would sit on the porch of the log cabin homes of McConnico Battise and Frank Sylestine, both respected tribal elders, and become entranced by the stories being shared. He listened intently to the songs of Charlie Boatman, Koasati, who continued the traditional dances when so many became lost due to assimilation of non-Indian religious doctrine.
The Tribe celebrates the annual powwow each June recently staging its 46thyear attended by Native Americans across the nation and Canada. He is the centerpiece of this celebration as he was a key figure in its organization and survival. He has risen to prominence by being honored during several decades to serve as Head Gourd Dancer at major powwows in Indian Country of the Southeast bringing recognition to his Tribe.
He served one term on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council and it was during this time when a resolution was passed to pursue tourism for the tribe. He was a strong supporter of this endeavor by creating the first Indian dance program including the original Na Ski La (Dogwood) Dance group for the public as a cultural sharing experience for children and adults across East Texas. It expanded to become a destination tourist attraction where he welcomed and greeted thousands of visitors. He was called upon to represent the Tribe and present special programs at functions in the region welcoming state, national and world leaders.
He loved The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Glenn Miller. He was self taught on the violin and guitar (had a band called “The Barn Yarders” back during his Haskell days).
He loved God, his family, his people and his country.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351. Another visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Multi-Purpose Center. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center on the Reservation. Officiating will be Debbie Battise-Kleinman, CLP. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Village Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 of Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made; in memory of Jack Battise Sr. to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, 571 State Park Road 56, Livingston, Texas 77351.
Information provided by FAG volunteer Cheryl Cartwright (#47690711)
Jack Adam Battise, Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Camp Ruby, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Miller and Lola Jack Battise, sister Dorthyn Battise Apolinar, brother, Earl Battise and granddaughters, Colleen Allison and Kaci Layne.
He was a longtime resident of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Village, Polk County, Texas and of the Turkey Clan.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lawrine Bullock Battise. Survivors include their children: Nita Battise of Indian Village, Rita Marsh and husband, Steve of Livingston, Wanonia Clark of Indian Village, Garrett Battise of Cypress, Stephanie Williams and husband, Bryan of Indian Village, Melissa Celestine of Indian Village and Jack Battise, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii.
He is survived by his 94 year old mother-in-law, Dorcas Bullock; she is the oldest surviving Alabama Tribe Elder.
His beloved survivors include grandchildren Jeremiah Waggoner of Chillicothe, Ohio, Alicia Kate Daniel of Indian Village, Tiffany Johnson and husband, Christian of Portland, Oregon, Priscilla White and husband, Douglas of Spring, Niki Marsh and David Bennett of Conroe, Veronica Williams, Victoria Battise, Jordan Williams, Francellia Clark of Indian Village, Emma Abbey and husband, Elliott of Dallardsville, Crystal Stephenson and husband, James of Cleveland, Mike Battise and wife, Jade of Houston, Tanah Battise, Shiloh Battise of Cypress, Traci Thompson and husband, Brent of Indian Village, Whitney Williams of Indian Village, Jennifer Celestine, Christina Celestine, Matthew Celestine of Lufkin, Cheyanne Celestine of Indian Village, Chelsea Battise and Luke Battise of Kihei, Hawaii, 8 nephews, 2 nieces, and 27 great-grandchildren.
His surviving in-laws are Mavis Marroquin and husband Joe of Terrell, Glendon Wayne Bullock and wife, Genny, Foster Bullock, Jr., Margaret Celestine, Loretta Williams, Gary Bullock and wife, Anite, Brady Bullock and wife Carlene of Indian Village, Burton Bullock of Kinder, Louisiana, Jean Williams and husband Danny of Dallardsville.
As was the custom of Traditional Native American acceptance, Jack was blessed to have many sisters, brothers, grandsons and granddaughters throughout Indian country. He deeply cherished and loved each and every one.
He attended Big Sandy and Livingston High Schools. He graduated from Haskell Institute in 1949 specializing in auto mechanics which became his lifetime trade until retirement in1990. He was quite proud to be a Haskell Alumni and would take every opportunity to share his colorful Haskell stories to anyone who would listen.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp serving honorably during World War II in the Phillipines. He enstilled in his children to respect and acknowledge all Veterans they should happen to encounter with a sincere greeting and thanking each for serving our country.
As a child, he observed the traditional dances of the Alibamu and Koasati by his mother, Lola Jack Battise, who herself would lead the women in dance. He would sit on the porch of the log cabin homes of McConnico Battise and Frank Sylestine, both respected tribal elders, and become entranced by the stories being shared. He listened intently to the songs of Charlie Boatman, Koasati, who continued the traditional dances when so many became lost due to assimilation of non-Indian religious doctrine.
The Tribe celebrates the annual powwow each June recently staging its 46thyear attended by Native Americans across the nation and Canada. He is the centerpiece of this celebration as he was a key figure in its organization and survival. He has risen to prominence by being honored during several decades to serve as Head Gourd Dancer at major powwows in Indian Country of the Southeast bringing recognition to his Tribe.
He served one term on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council and it was during this time when a resolution was passed to pursue tourism for the tribe. He was a strong supporter of this endeavor by creating the first Indian dance program including the original Na Ski La (Dogwood) Dance group for the public as a cultural sharing experience for children and adults across East Texas. It expanded to become a destination tourist attraction where he welcomed and greeted thousands of visitors. He was called upon to represent the Tribe and present special programs at functions in the region welcoming state, national and world leaders.
He loved The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Glenn Miller. He was self taught on the violin and guitar (had a band called “The Barn Yarders” back during his Haskell days).
He loved God, his family, his people and his country.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351. Another visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Multi-Purpose Center. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center on the Reservation. Officiating will be Debbie Battise-Kleinman, CLP. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Village Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 of Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made; in memory of Jack Battise Sr. to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, 571 State Park Road 56, Livingston, Texas 77351.
Information provided by FAG volunteer Cheryl Cartwright (#47690711)
He was a longtime resident of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Village, Polk County, Texas and of the Turkey Clan.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lawrine Bullock Battise. Survivors include their children: Nita Battise of Indian Village, Rita Marsh and husband, Steve of Livingston, Wanonia Clark of Indian Village, Garrett Battise of Cypress, Stephanie Williams and husband, Bryan of Indian Village, Melissa Celestine of Indian Village and Jack Battise, Jr. of Kihei, Hawaii.
He is survived by his 94 year old mother-in-law, Dorcas Bullock; she is the oldest surviving Alabama Tribe Elder.
His beloved survivors include grandchildren Jeremiah Waggoner of Chillicothe, Ohio, Alicia Kate Daniel of Indian Village, Tiffany Johnson and husband, Christian of Portland, Oregon, Priscilla White and husband, Douglas of Spring, Niki Marsh and David Bennett of Conroe, Veronica Williams, Victoria Battise, Jordan Williams, Francellia Clark of Indian Village, Emma Abbey and husband, Elliott of Dallardsville, Crystal Stephenson and husband, James of Cleveland, Mike Battise and wife, Jade of Houston, Tanah Battise, Shiloh Battise of Cypress, Traci Thompson and husband, Brent of Indian Village, Whitney Williams of Indian Village, Jennifer Celestine, Christina Celestine, Matthew Celestine of Lufkin, Cheyanne Celestine of Indian Village, Chelsea Battise and Luke Battise of Kihei, Hawaii, 8 nephews, 2 nieces, and 27 great-grandchildren.
His surviving in-laws are Mavis Marroquin and husband Joe of Terrell, Glendon Wayne Bullock and wife, Genny, Foster Bullock, Jr., Margaret Celestine, Loretta Williams, Gary Bullock and wife, Anite, Brady Bullock and wife Carlene of Indian Village, Burton Bullock of Kinder, Louisiana, Jean Williams and husband Danny of Dallardsville.
As was the custom of Traditional Native American acceptance, Jack was blessed to have many sisters, brothers, grandsons and granddaughters throughout Indian country. He deeply cherished and loved each and every one.
He attended Big Sandy and Livingston High Schools. He graduated from Haskell Institute in 1949 specializing in auto mechanics which became his lifetime trade until retirement in1990. He was quite proud to be a Haskell Alumni and would take every opportunity to share his colorful Haskell stories to anyone who would listen.
He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp serving honorably during World War II in the Phillipines. He enstilled in his children to respect and acknowledge all Veterans they should happen to encounter with a sincere greeting and thanking each for serving our country.
As a child, he observed the traditional dances of the Alibamu and Koasati by his mother, Lola Jack Battise, who herself would lead the women in dance. He would sit on the porch of the log cabin homes of McConnico Battise and Frank Sylestine, both respected tribal elders, and become entranced by the stories being shared. He listened intently to the songs of Charlie Boatman, Koasati, who continued the traditional dances when so many became lost due to assimilation of non-Indian religious doctrine.
The Tribe celebrates the annual powwow each June recently staging its 46thyear attended by Native Americans across the nation and Canada. He is the centerpiece of this celebration as he was a key figure in its organization and survival. He has risen to prominence by being honored during several decades to serve as Head Gourd Dancer at major powwows in Indian Country of the Southeast bringing recognition to his Tribe.
He served one term on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribal Council and it was during this time when a resolution was passed to pursue tourism for the tribe. He was a strong supporter of this endeavor by creating the first Indian dance program including the original Na Ski La (Dogwood) Dance group for the public as a cultural sharing experience for children and adults across East Texas. It expanded to become a destination tourist attraction where he welcomed and greeted thousands of visitors. He was called upon to represent the Tribe and present special programs at functions in the region welcoming state, national and world leaders.
He loved The Dallas Cowboys, Texas Longhorns and Glenn Miller. He was self taught on the violin and guitar (had a band called “The Barn Yarders” back during his Haskell days).
He loved God, his family, his people and his country.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Pace Funeral Home 200 FM 350 North, Livingston, Texas 77351. Another visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Multi-Purpose Center. A Celebration of Jack’s life will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Alabama-Coushatta Multi-Purpose Center on the Reservation. Officiating will be Debbie Battise-Kleinman, CLP. Interment will follow at the Alabama-Coushatta Village Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the VFW Post #8568 of Livingston, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made; in memory of Jack Battise Sr. to the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, 571 State Park Road 56, Livingston, Texas 77351.
Information provided by FAG volunteer Cheryl Cartwright (#47690711)
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