George William Batton

November 20, 1951 - September 25, 2019

George W. "Mush" Batton, 67, of Belle Vernon, passed away on September 25, 2019 in his home. A son of the late George Batton and Marie Marshall Campbell, he was born on November 20, 1951. A resident of Belle Vernon for over 40 years, he previously lived in Valparaiso, Indiana. A former member of the Belle Vernon Musical Society, Mush was loved by many on Broad Avenue. He was employed at the former Koppers Industries in Monessen and had worked for Shoaf's Sanitation. He is survived by two sons, William A. "Bill" Batton and Scott Christopher Batton, both of Belle Vernon, his ex-wife, Winnie Wassilchalk also of Belle Vernon, one niece, Tammy Bravo and one nephew, Alan Batton. Friends will be received 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300 www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com A memorial service will begin at 6 P.M. Wednesday with Rev. Donald Glunt, pastor of Rehoboth Presbyterian Church officiating. Private inurnment will be in Rehoboth Cemetery.