Jimmy Thomas Batts 84, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 in Lakeland Florida. He was born March 4, 1936 in Damascus Georgia. Jimmy was a resident of Hardee County most of his life, and made a living working for the phosphate mines. Jimmy is preceded in death by both of his parents Joel Batts and Mary Adams Batts. He is survived by his son Jimmy Batts Jr.; Daughters Carol Suarez (Jose) of Lakeland, Becky and Bonnie, and Cassandra Gail Wurm of Huntington Beach, California; Brother Jerry Batts (Daphne) of Wauchula; Sisters Jean Johnston (James) of Bowling Green, Joyce Finnell of Bowling Green, Judy Morse of Georgia; and many nieces and nephews.