Wayne T. Batson

Wayne Tavis Batson, age 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 27, 2026.

Born on January 15, 1953, Wayne was a devoted family man and a resident of Grosse Ile for 46 years. A skilled and dedicated electrician, Wayne began his career at McLouth/J & L Steel before successfully building and owning his own business, B & M Electric. He later proudly served the Downriver community as an electrical inspector.

He took great pride in his work and his home, finding peace and satisfaction while working in his yard or spending time tinkering in his garage. An avid outdoorsman, Wayne truly loved escaping "up north" to his beloved cottage on Mack Lake, where he spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and enjoying nature.

Wayne was a deeply caring father and grandfather. He is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Denise, who preceded him in death in 2021, as well as his parents, Walter and Helen Batson.

He leaves behind a legacy of love through his three children, Ryan (Sarah) Batson, Kristen (John) Horn, and Katie (Erick) Nicholson. He was the proud grandfather of Wyatt, Natalie, and Davis Batson; LJ Horn; and Miles, Tegan, and Reznor Nicholson.

A funeral service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in his honor to Beacon Baptist Church in Taylor, MI (734-287-3090 or online at thebeaconbaptist click “other” and note “in memory of Wayne Batson).