Johnathan Forrin "Cleave" Batiste departed this life on Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Avondale, LA. He attended Jefferson Parish Public Schools. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving mother, Shirley Batiste; two children: Jakeiva Dearmas and Kenyatta Dearmas; eight grandchildren: Jahri, Jakeim, Tyrese, Terrance, Kenya, Kenyatta and Kenyariah Dearmas and Kentrelle Lumar; five sisters: Phyllis and Melissa Batiste, Sheree (Yule) Quinsey, Pamela (Herbert) Rose and Stephanie (James) Williams; one brother, Louis Batiste, Jr.; and a host aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Age 46 years. A native of Pineville, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Relatives and friends of the family and all neighboring churches are invited to attend Johnathan Batistes' Celebration of Life Service at Davis Mortuary Services, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Theodore Smith, Sr. officiating. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time at the above named parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery & Mausoleum, Avondale, LA. Arrangements by DAVS MORTUARY SERVICE, INC. 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com