Terrance Bateman
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Terrance Nicholas Bateman was born on February 21, 1962 to the union of Willis Bateman, Sr. and Jeanne Louise Valentine in Cleveland, Ohio.
He departed this life on January 15, 2022, at St. Ann's Mercy Hospital surrounded by his wife, children, brother, other family members and
fellow Franklin County deputies.
Terrance accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and was a faithful member at Olivet
Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio for many years. He attended Cleveland City Schools and graduated from East Technical
High School.
Terrance married the love of his life, Brenda Marie Ridgeway, on December 15, 1990. Terrance caught Brenda's eye the
summer of 1989 while visiting his brother in Columbus, Ohio. Brenda's phone number mysteriously ended up in Terrance's possession, thus
launching a long-distance telephone relationship that morphed into a 4-month relationship, followed by a 14-month engagement that resulted
in a 31-year marriage. The couple was blessed with seven beautiful children – five daughters and two sons.
Terrance faithfully served the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for 25 years. He was respected and adored by everyone who worked with him.
He never missed an opportunity to say a kind word. He provided encouragement to both coworkers and inmates yet did not hesitate to provide
hands-on assistance when needed. Terrance was generous with both his time and resources. He was especially known for giving personally
engraved pens to colleagues and family members.
Terrance was thoroughly loved by his colleagues. Terrance adored his wife and children.
He consistently showered his wife, Brenda, with love, affection and gifts. Terrance and Brenda would spend hours talking, laughing, and
looking at old shows on MeTV. They were best friends, frequently comparing themselves to "peas and carrots." They planned to grow old
together and jokingly stressed the need to leave this earth together, unsure which child would take care of them in their old age.
Terrance was a Godly man, an awesome husband and an attentive father.
Though he often appeared quiet and extremely serious to others, Terrance was frequently the goofiest and most light-hearted person in the
room. When interacting with his children, Terrace balanced humor with guidance. He never missed an opportunity to impart wisdom and direction.
Terrance cherished his children and took the time to learn each of their personalities. He frequently shared financial insight with his children and
reiterated his formula for financial success: 10% for tithes; 10% in offerings, 30% for retirement savings; 20% personal savings; leaving 30%
for non-essential purchases.
Terrance further stressed that increased blessings from God called for increased investments into God's kingdom and people-serving organizations.
Terrance enjoyed cooking and baking. His specialties included peach cobbler, parmesan chicken and chili. Terrance was a huge WWE Wrestling and MMA
Fighting fan. He was also an avid supporter of the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavaliers. Terrance embraced continuous learning, frequently
researching history and watching war documentaries. He enjoyed various genres of music, including gospel, R&B, classical, and jazz. His
favorite classical song was Non Nobis Domine (Not to us Lord not to us, but to thy name let the glory be given).
Terrance's transition from this life reunited him with his parents, Willis and Jeanne Bateman, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory his adoring wife, Brenda Marie
Bateman; children, Jocelyn Joelle Bateman, Michaela Marie Bateman, Glynnis Giselle Bateman, Randi Renae Bateman, Ethan Gilchrist Bateman,
Judah Nicole Bateman and Zion Christopher Bateman; brothers, Willis (Judith) Bateman, Jr. and Martin Charles (Alasyali) Bateman; other loving
family members; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends and colleagues.