John Batiste

A Memorial Service will be held for John Batiste, on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., at MK Dixon Funeral Home in Baldwin, LA.

The family will begin receiving guests on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 09:00 A.M. at MK Dixon Funeral Home in Baldwin, LA.

John Batiste, a native of Charenton, LA and a resident of Opelousas, LA died on July 1, 2024. John was born on January 25, 1963, to the late Clara L. Batiste and Chester Perro in Franklin, LA. He was the oldest of two living siblings. He attended public school in St. Mary Parish and graduated in 1981 from Franklin Sr. High School.

John worked at Twin Brothers for a few years, helped build swimming pools, as well as odd jobs. It was in John's mind to see other places, so he went on his journey walking to see those many places in the United States.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Jondalyon Abraham; granddaughter, J'Iana Abraham; great grandson, Ja'Cari Polidore; brother, James Stevenson; niece, Meljamelyn Stevenson; great niece, Majesty Stevenson-Goodwin; aunt, Mary Louise Batiste; uncle, Ronald Batiste; a host of cousins, family and friends who loved him dearly.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clarence Howard; maternal grandparents, Clarence & Erina Randle Batiste; paternal grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

MK Dixon Funeral Home, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.