David Earl Battise was born on June 7, 1946 to the late David John and Ida Mae Battise of Hitchcock,   He later moved to LA Porte, Texas.  David later joined the Army in 1968 during the Viet Nam Era.  After during his time in the Army, he returned to LA Porte and worked for Exxon Pipeline. In 1971 David met Irma Merrick and they were married. To this union a son David Earl Battise Jr., was born. David always refers to his son as "my boy" or "my "son"; he was always proud of his son.  Everybody around him knew his son as my boy or my son even if they didn't know David Jr.'s name.

After leaving Exxon Pipeline he ventured into many areas of employment; he worked for First Transit Metro; Texas Department of Correction, most enjoyable was selling automobiles. He continued in this field after losing his sight.

David is now reunited with his parents: David John and Ida Mae Battise. Sisters: Earlene (his twin); Daisy Mae, and Kathleen; brothers: John W., Michael A. and Anthony A.

David leaves behind to cherish his memories: devoted son David Earl Battise Jr. and granddaughter: Angela Battise along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.