Antoine Batiste

Services for Antoine Batiste will be at 11:00am on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Mount Triumph Baptist Church, 2200 Third Street, Alexandria, LA. Pastor Randy Harris will be officiating. Interment will be in Alexandria Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Antoine Batiste, affectionately known as “Pops,” “Bat,” “Batman,” “Paw Paw,” “Antwine,” “Captain,” and simply “Batiste,” peacefully departed this life on June 27, 2026, at the age of 74. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of faith, service, strength, and unconditional love for his family.

Born on February 26, 1952, in Pineville, Louisiana, Antoine was the son of Irma Howardand Major Batiste. During his formative years, he and his siblings were lovingly raised by their father until his passing in 1965, when Antoine was just thirteen years old. Following that loss, he was nurtured and guided by his sisters, Velma Batiste Lusk and Marjorie Batiste Kennedy, his beloved Aunt Arlene, and his brothers, James L. Batiste and Samuel Howard Batiste, whose love and support helped shape the man he would become.

Antoine attended Lincoln Road Elementary School, Peabody High School, and Bolton High School. In 1970, he proudly answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. During his military service, he completed basic training at Camp Pendleton, California, and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Okinawa, Japan, and Twenty-Nine Palms, California.

One of Antoine’s favorite stories reflected his determination. After making a friendly bet with his oldest son that he would return to finish high school, he kept his word and earned his diploma while serving in the Marines—proving that no goal was ever beyond reach.

During this same period, he married the love of his life, Brenda Sue Fields of Alexandria, Louisiana. Their union became the foundation of a marriage that endured for more than fifty years, built on commitment, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to family.

Following his honorable service in the Marine Corps, Antoine worked as a commercial bus driver before once again answering the call to military service, this time with the United States Army. He was stationed at Finthen Army Airfield in West Germany, proudly serving his nation abroad. Upon returning home to Alexandria, he continued serving by joining the United States Army Reserve, where he became a respected Drill Sergeant, serving alongside his brother, James L. Batiste.

Antoine also began a distinguished career with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office in Corrections. Through hard work, integrity, and exceptional leadership, he rose through the ranks to become Warden and Captain before retiring after years of dedicated public service. Captain Batiste took tremendous pride in his profession. He earned the respect of his fellow officers and was admired for treating every individual in his care with dignity, fairness, and compassion. He understood that while people sometimes make mistakes, every person deserved respect.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Antoine embraced life with enthusiasm. He was an avid golfer and tennis player who also loved fishing, old-school R&B, blues, and funk music. He was a passionate cigar aficionado, an avid collector of vinyl records and CDs, and had an unmistakable appreciation for men’s fashion. Whether dressed for work, church, or an evening out, Antoine believed in presenting himself with dignity and excellence. He was a loyal friend, trusted mentor, and a man whose presence could light up any room.

Above all else, Antoine loved his family. Together, Antoine and Brenda raised three sons who proudly carry forward his legacy: Antoine Dion Batiste, Taurus Jamar Batiste, and Demetrio Jayme Batiste. He also cherished Misty Pemberton (Michael) of Detroit, Michigan, as part of his extended family.

He was the proud grandfather of Aniya Carbo; Jada (Salam) Dier of Palestine; Terrick A. Batiste of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Anisty Batiste of Pineville, Louisiana; Taurus Batiste II; Demetrio Batiste Jr.; Jamara Batiste; DaMiya Batiste; Khloe Batiste; and Delawrence Batiste.

His greatest joy continued through his great-grandchildren: Samara Rose Batiste; Sebastian Emilio Rodriguez-Gomez; Alessia Guadalupe Rodriguez-Gomez; and Jada Salam Saleh-Jada.

Antoine’s love extended beyond his immediate family. He deeply loved his nieces and nephews, including James Batiste, Major Lusk, Antoinette Kennedy, Michelle Kennedy, Robert Batiste, and Ronald Batiste, Sr., who preceded him in death.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Brenda Sue Batiste; his sons and their families; his brother, Samuel Howard Batiste (Ora); his beloved Aunt Arlene; Theresa Howard; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family members, lifelong friends, fellow veterans, and former colleagues.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irma Howard and Major Batiste; his sisters, Marjorie Kennedy, Velma Lusk, and Annie Lee; his brother, James L. Batiste; and his nephew, Ronald Batiste, Sr.

Antoine Batiste devoted his life to serving others. He faithfully served the United States in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, honorably served the citizens of Rapides Parish as a correctional leader, and faithfully served his family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He believed in hard work, discipline, accountability, and doing things the right way. Life presented him with many challenges, but he faced each one with determination, perseverance, and an unwavering “I can do it” attitude. He taught his children to value integrity, respect others, love their family, and never quit.

Today, we celebrate not only the life of an extraordinary man, but the lasting legacy he leaves behind—a legacy of honor, courage, service, and love.

Well done, good and faithful servant.

Rest in eternal peace, Pops. Your watch is complete, but your legacy lives on forever.