Jon Chris Batten of Pottstown

Lifelong Pottstown resident, Jon Chris Batten, passed away October 10, 2018, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Phoenixville with his family by his side.

Jon is survived by his brother, Jere (Celebration, Florida), sister, Jody (Pottstown), and sister Jan (Boyertown), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jon was born December 26, 1957, in Pottstown, to Gerald Frank and Mary Jane (Kutz) Batten. He was a graduate of Pottstown High School and Kutztown University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

From June 2014 until October 2017, Jon worked for DL Services Group Inc. in Fairview Village as a Dispatcher/Recruiter, gaining a reputation for his gift of gab. He often expressed a fond love for the job and his colleagues. Following his departure for cancer treatment, owners and employees frequently inquired about his well-being.

Growing up in Pottstown, Jon enjoyed a portion of his summers with his grandparents in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Many of Jon’s early childhood antics are family-legendary, from treeclimbing for a dance on the roof of a neighbor’s home to diving board stunts at North End Swim Club. He was a fitness buff and avid Philadelphia Eagles football fan, with neighbors reporting loud cheers from his home during the Eagles Super Bowl win.

In addition, Jon was a devoted uncle to his four youngest nieces – Gift, Assata, Noemi, and Michelline. He was a regular attendee at music and dance performances and accompanied them to enjoy vacationing at Walt Disney World.

Jon attended First Baptist Church, King and Charlotte Streets, Pottstown. A memorial service will be held at the church on Monday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the American Cancer Society in Jon’s name will benefit others battling cancer. (www. cancer.org).