Marcus Batchelor (Lansing)

Mr. Marcus Linn Batchelor was born on October 21, 1967, to Willie B. and Mae Batchelor in Lansing, Michigan. Marcus transitioned peacefully from this life on Monday, December 13, 2021, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing, Michigan, surrounded by his family.

Marcus was raised by both of his loving parents in Lansing, Michigan. He was a graduate of Lansing Eastern High School and later attended Lansing Community College, where he obtained an associate degree in Criminal Justice. Marcus worked as a corrections officer, and later in life became an entrepreneur and created a cleaning service – Lil Daddy’s Depot. He was known for his “smart wits’, “out of the box” thinking, love, and loyalty. Marcus enjoyed cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Let’s not forget, he loved watching his Lakers and most importantly, The Detroit Lions.

He leaves to cherish his memory spouse, Brenda Franklin; children, AnDrea (Bryan), TeRell, Terrence, Markeise, Martel, Key’onna, Brenden, and Marcus, Jr.; grandchildren, Bry’anna, JaVion, Bryan, Jr., Braydon, Bryce, Coby, Mark, Jr., Makenzie, Mariah, MaLeah; siblings, Terrence, Ernest, Spenser, Cassandra; aunts, Queen, Linda (Johnston); Jerlean, Christine (Stanley) Vernita (Joseph), Pearl, and Shirley; uncles, Edward, Arthur, and Johnnie; nieces, Nakayla and Evonnia; nephews, Dometrice (Keysha) and Sigmond; godchildren, Anika, LaNiyah, and Mason; special friends, Rodney, Kevin R., Kevin L., and Byron; special family, Anthony, The Batchelor cousins of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and The Burtley family.

Marcus was preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. and Mae Batchelor; sister, Stephanie; grandparents; Peter and Eddie Lou Weakly, A.B. and Queen Ester Batchelor.