Gerald Royce "Jerry" Batts Jr., age 55, of Spring City, PA passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, he was a son of the late Gerald R. Batts Sr. and Barbara A. (Hart) Batts Lavis, wife of the late George E. Lavis.

Jerry was a graduate of the Northern Montgomery County Technical School. He worked as a food preparer at the former Pennhurst State School and retired from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Veteran's Center. Jerry was a member of the Iron Works Church in Phoenixville, where he enjoyed helping with events. He was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan, and was known to be a jolly person who loved shopping and spending time with family. He enjoyed listening to oldies including Elvis, watching movies, and will be missed by many friends.

Jerry is survived by three siblings, Pamela A., wife of David L. Myers of Stowe, PA, Donna M., wife of Tim A. Dierolf of Boyertown, and Kevin S. Batts of Pottstown; and four nephews and three nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral service in the Good Shepherd Mausoleum Chapel at Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA 19468 on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Darin Pesnell. Friends will be received at the Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home, 600 Washington Street, Royersford, PA on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 7:00-8:30 PM, and Thursday in the Good Shepherd Chapel from 9:00-10:00 AM. Burial will immediately follow the service in the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Iron Works Church, IronSpace Fund, 400 Franklin Avenue, Suite 245, Phoenixville, PA 19460, or to the American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Condolences may be offered online by visiting www.RoyersfordFuneralHome.com.