Charles Shelby Batson Jr.
Charles Shelby Batson Jr. passed away on September 29, 2018, at the age of 66. Shelby was born in Avera, Mississippi and grew up in Petal, MS. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with an undergraduate degree in Advertising and later received an MBA from Samford University. He started his career at McRae’s Department Store where he served as a Buyer for Small Electrics, Assistant Manager, and finished in the District Office. Next, he worked as a…