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BIRTH: #264936 - #39 - #3234 Madison Co., IL. Registration Dist.: 618.
MARRIAGE (1): Dallas, Dallas, TX - 2 Feb 1962 - #
DIVORCE: San Diego, CA - 1982.
MARRIAGE (2): San Diego, CA - Confidential Marriage #047046 - 3 Dec 1982.
Data source is Helen Battleson, e-mail hewick1@yahoo.com
BATTLESON, ROLAND EDDY Roland Eddy "Ed" Battleson passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard J. Battleson. Ed was born in Highland, IL, on January 15, 1941, and graduated from Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, TX. Ed was one of the first Special Agents (Badge Number 1175) with the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the precursor agency to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Recognized many times for his outstanding work, this included a special commendation from U.S. Rep. Carl Albert, Speaker of the House. While an Agent, Ed was to be partnered with Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena prior to Camarena's untimely death and was instrumental in the return of Agent Camerana's remains to the U.S. A Special Agent for over 20 years, Ed ultimately became a U.S. Customs Aviation Officer, flying surveillance operations along the U.S.-Mexico border. After moving to Virginia, he was a Substance Abuse Counselor and a Probation Officer. He later worked part-time as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Post Office. Ed was more than a father, son, brother, or friend; he was a hero. Many lived a fuller, enriched life due to his words and guidance. We will never forget his charm, spirit, confidence, and witty, ever-sharp sense of humor. He is survived by his mother, Mariella Battleson; partner O'Connell McKeon; daughters, Robin Barber, Rebecca Chambers (Greg), Rachel Battleson, and Regina Mariella Price (Billy); and grandsons, Dylan and Ryan Chambers and Grant and Colt Buonviri. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or Children's Medical Services International, 1107 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220.
Published in The San Diego Union Tribune on Dec. 4, 2009