Paul B. Bateman

Paul B. Bateman was born on July 6, 1941, in Warrington, Louisiana, to Myford Bateman and Maggie Bateman. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana State University. During his undergraduate studies, he played cornet in the LSU Marching Band. It was there that he met Patricia Ann DeArmond, whom he later married. They shared more than fifty years of marriage until her passing in 2015.

Paul continued his education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Music in Church Music Ministry, and later returned to Louisiana State University to earn a Master of Music in Vocal Performance.

He began his professional career as Minister of Music at Hebron Baptist Church. He went on to work for the Social Security Administration for 43 years. Paul was a longtime member of Broadmoor Baptist Church, where he touched the lives of countless children and families through his volunteer work with the children's choir for many years.

He passed away on June 18, 2026.

He is survived by his brother, Gary Bateman, and wife Mary Bateman; sisters Francis Chancelor, Widow of Gerald Chancelor, and Delores Tousinau, Widow of Billy Tousinau; daughter Allison Roark and husband Kenneth Roark; daughter Angela Hannie and husband Patrick Hannie; and son Patrick Bateman and wife Holly Bateman. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Malynn Bateman, Kaleigh Martin and husband James Martin, Molly Hannie, Daniel Hannie, Ryan Roark, Matthew Roark, and Zoe Roark.

The family is deeply grateful for the kindness and support provided by family friend Mona Cox, Emmer Turner, and to the nurses and staff of Pinnacle Hospice, especially Anna Ellingburg, for their compassionate care, attentiveness, and support.

The family requests that visitation be observed beginning at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM, officiated by Rev. Bobby Rayburn. Interment will take place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, following the funeral service.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com