Thomas M. Batson

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel for Thomas M. "Mike" Batson. Mike was born March 19, 1963 in Parkersburg, WV a son of Thomas and Janet (Beckett) Butler. He was raised by his mother and step father Johnny Giovanni Jr. Mike was a dedicated and hard working man and a loving father. Mike was employed as a press operator at RMI Titanium, in Niles, was an avid pool shooter and former member of a Busch League where he won many trophies. He was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Always willing to make a bet, his friends knew him as Emma (Easy Money Mike Again). Mike will be sadly missed by his spouse Janine Fogleman of 23 years; two children: Kenneth (Bethany) Fogleman of Niles and Rikki Batson at home; one sister: Tonda (Tim Anthony) Hornsby-Cottrill of Parkersburg, WV; one brother Steve Butler of Marietta; a grandson: Corey Waggoner and three nephews: Shad Mace, Jacob Cottrill, and Amos Cottrill all of Southeastern, Ohio. Mike is preceded in death by his mother and step father. Friends may call from 2 pm until 4 pm and from 6 pm until 8 pm Friday at Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel.