Horace Joseph Batiste
August 18, 1951 ~ August 30, 2021
Fairburn Southern Cremations & Funerals
Horace Joseph Batiste passed peacefully surrounded by his family after a long struggle with cancer on Monday, August 30, 2021 in Peachtree City, GA.
He was born on August 18, 1951 in Lafayette, LA to Perkins Batiste and Camelia F. Young. He graduated from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA with a degree in Architecture. As an entrepreneur, he provided architectural services through his company Heru Associates, Inc. and engaged in international business through his partnership, Alkebulan Resources Limited. Mr. Batiste was viewed as a reliable and responsive businessman who sought perfection.
Mr. Batiste was a loving husband and devoted father. He married Adenike Oshikoya in Ogun State, Nigeria. Out of the love of the marriage, they were blessed with 4 children, including Abiola Batiste, Adeola Batiste, Ajibola Batiste, and Ajetomiwa Batiste.
His love of African culture and religion led him to initiate to Ifa and he spent his life dedicated to grounding his family in Yoruba culture and tradition.
Mr. Batiste remained active in his community throughout the years, particularly in the New Orleans cultural and political community. He was also actively involved with the American Institute of Architects, the National Organization of Minority Architects, and the J. S. Clark High School of Opelousas La Class of 1969, where he recently helped plan the 50th class reunion. Service to others was a cornerstone to his life. He will always be remembered as being a very giving person, whether seen or unseen.
Mr. Batiste is survived by his beloved wife, Adenike Batiste, his devoted sons, Abiola Batiste, Adeola Batiste, and Ajibola Batiste, and his princess Ajetomiwa Batiste all of Peachtree City, GA, his daughter from a prior marriage Simone Batiste of Eunice, LA, his aunty Annie Mae Delaine of Opelousas, LA, his cousins Ida Beverly of Chinatown, TX, Theogene Riggs Jr. of Houston, TX, and Jeffrey Batiste of San Mateo, CA, his mother in-law Ajoke Fesomu of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria and father in-law Prince Femi Oshikoya of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria, and a host of other family members from the United States and Nigeria. He is preceded in death by his father Perkins Batiste of Opelousas, LA, his mother Camelia Fountain Young (Stepfather John Young) of Opelousas, LA, and his sister Katie Cooper of New Orleans, LA.
A funeral is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021 at Southern Cremations & Funerals at Holly Hill at 431 SW Broad St, Fairburn, GA 30213. Viewing of the body will begin at 1:00 pm. A repast will follow at the family home from 4:30 - 6:30 pm to celebrate Mr. Batiste's life.
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Naturally, I met Brother Horace at the Community Book Center. His natural gift of gab, his beautiful tenor voice and his intellect combined made him a joy to be around. Even though he transplanted to Atlanta and I didn’t see him as often, he will be missed. Rest my brother your legacy lives on through your children.
What a dear friend and colleague Horace was. I am heartbroken i had not spoken to him for easily 6 months. Here is my memory. When he married Princess Adenike i had her name taped to my wall above my desk so that when i spoke to Horace i would be careful to get her name right. He loved that!! I know Horace loved Nigeria and loved his life in spite of many disappointments. Its hard to live an honest life in this world and Horace exemplified integrity, intelligence and faith. I will miss him terribly.
With Deepest Empathy..
I could remember the last he was in Nigeria we meet at EBUTE IKORODU. He was a good man and friendly. He loves outing on white cloth ready to meet every person comes around him. A gentle man for that matter. Imay his soul rest with the OLODUMARE. AMIN
My sincere condolences!
Our deepest condolences on your loss. Horace will never be forgotten. With love, Lisa & Christopher
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The Batiste family became my neighbors about four years ago when Horace was already not in good health. Nevertheless Horace was always cheerful whenever we spoke and the children are a real credit to his and Nikkey’s guidance. I moved to a smaller home as Covid broke out and occasionally spoke to Nikkey and called by sometimes but still wasn’t aware of the dire circumstances. Nikkey was very private about the health problems. The children are a wonderful legacy that Horace left behind and I am sure will continue to make their parents proud. A good man, gone too soon. So sad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending love, prayers and hugs from those of us who had the pleasure working with Horace in Hurricane Harvey recovery.
Sending Prayers and Thoughts to the family, I had the honor to work with Horace in 2017-18 Hurricane Harvey and he will be missed!
With Loving Memories of Mr. Horace Joesph Batiste He Will Remain In Our Hearts Forever And Will Be Greatly Missed Prayers Peace Blessings Of Grace And
I am saddened to learn of his passing. I will always remember our trip to Uganda and all that I learned from him before, during, and after the trip. We pray that God will watch over the family during this difficult time. God Bless you. Dr.&Mrs. James Lyons
The demise of my late friend and brother Horace Joseph Batiste is most shocking. He was a great architect, urban planner, an enthusiastic Africanist and able Director of Operations of African World Network Organization Inc., USA. We shared memorable social, intellectual and business moments in New Orleans, Dillard University, and international travel to Uganda and Nigeria. His trip to Calabar and Bendeghe Ekiem in Cross River State to meet my father was indeed memorable. He loved photography and shared his passion by gifting me a collection of our shared memories during our trips to Uganda and Nigeria. His love for Nigeria and its culture led him to marry his darling wife Mrs. Adenike Oshikoya Batiste who gave him four beautiful children. My deepest condolences and sympathy go out to you Mrs. Batiste and all of his children. On behalf of my family and all your African and American brothers and sisters, namely Dr. Lyons, Dr. Osei & Dr. Thomas among others, I bid you a fair well journey. Professor Nchor B. Okorn Chairman & Founder African World Network Organization Inc.
Exit too soon ! A God fearing , wonderful in-law , family oriented , Culture inclined and a successful Business Man like Horas . Continues to rest in the Bosom of Christ ijn. 🙏
Mr. Horace Batiste was business associates. A family man with high degree of honesty, and truthfulness to whom l had absolutely trust. He was a true African whose interest was Nigeria would be a force in the international community. I cannot bear my mind that l would not see him again. Who will ever called me again saying hey doc. what about Nigeria today and the Yoruba struggles.
You were such an amazing father and husband to your family. I taught one of your children at Greenwood House school Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria and met your wonderful wife that invited me to your house. You were so warm hearted and you made me felt at home as if your family had known for a while. This made us to become close family friend and even came for my 50th birthday party 12years ago with your wife. My friendship with your wife became stronger because of your believe in me. You blended so well with people that no believed you were not a Nigerian. Your accent actually gives you always an African American. Adenine accept my sincere condolences. The almighty God will comfort you and your children. In time of your needs, God will raise up a destiny helper for you and your children. The Lord will keep you and give you the strength to be able to take of the children. Sleep dear brother Horace. May your gentle soul rest in Peace. I thank God that He kept you for that long.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
Horace was a cousin, not really a cousins we only shared the same aunt and uncle. He and I grew up together in Opelousas, Louisiana, where he originated from and we attended school together. In 1969 we graduated from J. S. Clark High School and after graduating we enrolled at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Horace had the drive and determination for being a provider not only for his family but anyone he came in contact with. He was always willing to give a helping hand. In 2019 Horace was on our 50th year planning committee. He was an asset giving pertinent information for making sure our reunion was successful. In October of 2019 Horace attended our, JSC Highschool 1969 50th class reunion. He was on program, he did what he was set out to do in enhancing high quality for progress. What a man!!! Horace loved his wife and children. They were his life, putting them first in his life. He shared many stories with some of ‘69 classmates, doing our reunion. Horace will be missed by all who knew him. “Let his work speak for him, giving God all the praise and the glory.” Horace, Rest In Peace. Darlyn (Poochie) Cormier
The J. S. Clark High School Class of 1969. Extend to the family of Horace J. Batiste our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you In this tough time in your life, may our friendship, sympathy and heartfelt condolences bring you comfort. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Mr Horace Joseph Batiste was a great man and a great family man, great father to his children and all of us that know him. When I met him in Memphis, TN some years ago and the way he greeted me and took good care of his wife Nike Oshikoya Batiste make me love him immediately from then, and I know that whoever take great care of my family like that has taking care of me also and am sure that my sister is in great hand and I don’t have to worry about her and her children because the are in great hands and for that I know that he his in the right hand of the Lord resting in peace, we miss him but he his in a better place and my Lord will take care of his wife, children, and family that he left behind. He his a true son of Yoruba from Nigeria and when next he come back he will be born in Nigeria, rest on brother it is well. By Debo Aderinola.
You will be missed as the Band of Gypsies from SUBR. Randy “STIMMIE” Scott
Beloved ; you left us this time but your sweaten memory wouldn’t be forgotten forever… I pray that may the Lord be with your wife and the children you left behind…. sleep well Mr Horace…..till we see and depart no more. Oshikoya Rita and children.
With heartfelt condolences from your friends at FEMA.
My first roommate at Southern the summer of 1969. I am so moved and have no words. Take your rest my friend, take your rest. 🌹
To the family God be with you. I know I’m late but I must say that Horace was my friend. In the summer of 1969 we were freshman roommates. What a gentleman, what a gentlemen. I’m so glad God placed him in my path.🌹