Charles Edward "Chuck" Bateman passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Hammond, at the age of 63.  He was born on Friday, January 30, 1953, in Hammond.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Ashlie Bateman, grandchildren, Matthew Bateman, Evan Rochon, Valerie Rochon, and Payton Rochon, fiancée, Saundra "Sandy" Ford, sisters and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Bill Smith, and Frances and Charles Piazza, and a host of very close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nell Gates Bateman and Dr. Edward C. "Buck" Bateman and brother, John David Bateman.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 2:00 pm.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday,  from 1:00 pm until service time with Dr. Randy Davis officiating .

To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.harrymckneely.com.