Burnie Battle Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Burnie Battle, Sr, age 85, died peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by family and loved ones, on June 25, 2021. He was a resident of Roseville, MN, since 1968. Born on June 7, 1936, in Money, Mississippi, Burnie was the 11th of 13 children of Nathan and Bessie Battle. Burnie was a veteran of the United States Army. Burnie was a self-made entrepreneur and active electrical contractor for over 44 years. Later in life, he felt a call to ministry, becoming an ordained minister. On June 25, 2021, our beloved Burnie took his last breath on earth, ascending to his eternal home in heaven, as he was surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 10 of his siblings. Burnie leaves his loving wife of 64 years, Bessie, where together they had and raised seven children; Burnie, Jr, Walter (Gloria), Robert (Theresa), Roxane, Nathanial (Michelle), Damien, and Daniel. In addition to his wife and children, Burnie is survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; siblings Louella Pittman, Bishop Robert Battle (Wilma), sister-in-laws Dr. Willa Grant Battle, Mrs. Patricia Reed, Mrs. Dorthy Jean Simmons, Mrs. Gladys Wright (Rodney); and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, and friends.

Burnie Battle

June 7, 1936 - June 25, 2021