Michael Wayne Batson

September 22, 1964 - February 10, 2022

If Tomorrow Starts Without Me Michael Wayne Batson, 57, left us on February 10, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at St. Francis Hospital. Michael was born September 22, 1964 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Elva Smallen and Owen Batson. In 1982, Michael graduated from Thomas Edison Preparatory School. Michael then married Kathryn Stone on July 25, 1992. The two were each other's life long companions and friends. They were blessed with three children; Tia, Daisha, and Kayla. Michael worked in telecommunications as an installer. Michael spent most of his time fishing, hunting, and signing. He enjoyed playing guitar and entertaining crowds through his powerful voice. He also was a sharp pool shooter. Michael is survived by his mother Elva; his children Tia (Michael) Hickson, Daisha Batson, and Kayla (Michael) Hess; Three grandchildren Amelia Hess AKA Monkey, Michael Hess and Caiden Hickson; his brother Brian Paul; his nieces Cami Paul and Jesse Paul, his nephew; Tyler Paul his sister Rachael Batson and a great amount of cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Owen Batson, as well as step fathers Bob Paul and Bill Stevens. Michael will be most remembered as a loving father, grandfather, his love for music and his big bear hugs. Viewing will be 12PM-8PM, Saturday, February 12, 2022 and the Funeral Service will be 2PM, Sunday, February 13, 2022 both at Moore's Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st Street, Tulsa, OK. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233