The cause of his death has not been released as of this posting.
He was assigned to the 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He graduated from Northern Nash High School. Rayvon joined the Army in June of 2005, and came to Base Lewis-McChord in November of that year. He deployed twice to Iraq in 2007 and in 2009. He arrived in Afghanistan earlier this month.
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| Jesus, pray for Rayvon |
His duty was to clear roads of enemy mines so convoys can drive safely in dangerous territory.
His awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster.
High school officials describe Rayvon as hard-working and patriotic.
His family describe him as humble, quiet and accomplished. He will be forever missed.
Rayvon is survived by many loving friends and relatives including his sister and grandparents; his wife, Dorris; and his 2 year old daughter, Rayionna.
Let us pray that Rayvon Battle Jr. is in heaven. Let us pray that he is at peace and is with God. Amen.
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To the family of Rayon Battle, Jr.
I send my sincere condolences. My name is Tammy Buckney, mother of Sgt. Quintin Gee. Gee was in the same station a battle, at Fort Lewis, Washington, 2006. I spoke to Battle several times on the the phone and got to meet him in Washington when my son had a Tramatic Brain Injury. I think of Battle as my own son. Your loss is a great loss to me, also. Our loss is heavens gain. Know that my thoughts prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Love Tammy Buckney and Family
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