Tommie Lee Battie IV
If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.
— A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh
A Life Well Loved
Forever in Our Hearts: Tommie Lee Battie IV
1999 – 2024
Tommie Lee Battie IV left this world far too soon at the age of 24, but in his short time here, he filled countless lives with unconditional love, laughter, and light.
Tommie’s love was unconditional—he accepted people exactly as they were and gave of himself freely. If you were someone he cared about, there was nothing he wouldn’t do for you. His loyalty ran deep, and his affection was always real which was shown through his signature long, tight hugs that could make any bad day better.
Tommie honored and deeply loved his Parents, as well as his Grandparent, Aunts and Uncles, holding them in the highest respect. He had a deep, unshakable pride in his siblings and cousins. They were his heart, and he looked out for them with devotion and strength. Tommie had a magnetic spirit, a natural confidence, and a sharp sense of humor that kept people laughing and close to him.
Tommie also lived life his own way. He loved to chillllll out, finding peace in those moments of calm. He had a true hustler’s spirit and was proud of his grind and he loved making money, setting goals, and working toward his own version of success. He was real about what he enjoyed, and he owned it without apology.
Tommie lived with heart, humor, and a raw, beautiful honesty that will never be forgotten. His love knew no conditions. He accepted people just as they were, without judgment. He had a rare gift for making others feel seen, valued, and safe simply by being himself. His memory lives on in every person who felt his love, heard his laugh, or shared a moment of real connection with him.
He will always be remembered. Always be missed. And always be loved.
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August 25, 2025
not a day goes by that i don’t think about you tommieboy. thank you for always being there for me. i’ll always cherish our friendship and the memories that came with it. sending endless love to your family. continue to watch over all of us! your “brit ani” loves and misses you dearly. 💙
May 18, 2025
Pooh we miss you. I will always remember my visits home for family events, I can still hear your voice. WHATS UP AUNTIE! Followed with a hug. You left your imprint wherever you went. You may not be here physically but you damn sure still here in our hearts. Always and forever nephew.
Love,
Auntie Ashley 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Love,
Auntie Ashley 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
May 18, 2025
Pooh we miss you. I will always remember my visits home for family events, I can still hear your voice. WHATS UP AUNTIE! Followed with a hug. You left your imprint wherever you went. You may not be here physically but you damn sure still here in our hearts. Always and forever nephew.
Love,
Auntie Ashley 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
Love,
Auntie Ashley 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
May 18, 2025
I’ve known you since the day you were born, and it’s hard to put into words the heartbreak of losing someone so full of life, promise, and love. I’ll never forget the days coaching you with the Ringling Redskins, your natural talent, your leadership, even at a young age, were something special. You had a way of lighting up a room with that infectious smile, and your personality made everyone around you feel like family.
You grew into an incredible young man, one we were all proud to know. Though your time with us was far too short, your spirit, your laughter, and your legacy will live on in all of us who had the honor of knowing you. We’ll carry your memory with us always.
Rest easy, Tommie, you will never be forgotten.
You grew into an incredible young man, one we were all proud to know. Though your time with us was far too short, your spirit, your laughter, and your legacy will live on in all of us who had the honor of knowing you. We’ll carry your memory with us always.
Rest easy, Tommie, you will never be forgotten.
May 17, 2025
The day my beautiful niece gave birth to you was a joyful day. She born a beautiful son. Your smile was a million miles long. You touched so many hearts in such a short time you were here with us. One day we will all be united together again, but until that day comes for us all we will carry out your memory and hold you deep in our hearts.
Love Aunt Debbie
Love Aunt Debbie
May 17, 2025
I will always remember Tommy from when the memories we had growing up in Parkridge when we were little. All the mischievous stuff we used to do in that neighborhood like ding dong ditching and breaking windows while playing baseball in the neighborhood😂😂😂 playing manhunt with all the neighborhood kids going to the pool everyday and playing football outside, playing NCAA all day long, us hearing you listen and sing Hey there Delilah for the 500th time everyday even tho it drove me crazy because that was your favorite song😂We were just kids we didn’t know any better and I cherish those childhood memories more than anything because they made me who I am today and you meant a lot to me. My brother and I considered you like a brother of our own and ever since you left us we’ve been missing you more than ever. We hold all of our memories together forever in our hearts and we vow to always be there for your family and loved ones. We pray that God may have mercy on your soul and reunite us all again one day. Love you bro
May 16, 2025
I miss you every single day ❤️🩹
May 16, 2025
T Ian gone lie you’ll always have a place in my mind , heart , and everyone else’s your kindness and just the being so genuine will always be appreciated fam learned alot from you my g and will forever cherish every memory I love you T , there’s way more moments that wasn’t recorded that will never be forgotten Love always fam
May 15, 2025
TB World 🌎 🖤🤞🏾
May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
Tommie holds a special place in my heart. Cousins are often your first friends in life and lifelong friends.
That was us, ALL of us, growing up together, going on adventures, having sleepovers, family vacations, and traditions. The world, our family, won’t be the same.
As we grew older, our bond deepened. We shared late-night conversations, learned from each other, and supported each other through life's ups and downs. He had a distinct way of making you feel valued and understood. I'll never forget when I sat in his Lexus, and he said "Cuzzo no matter what keep your head up." And it was the tone in his voice that brought comfort and peace, that everything would be okay.
Tommie IS a loving brother, an exceptional son, grandson, nephew, and a loyal cousin and friend. He was all of the above. He is truly one of a kind, the realest.
He had the biggest heart. He inspired people. He believed in people. My cousin had a positive impact on my life and everyone that was close to him. He taught me how to be calm and composed even in a situation when you are facing a whirlpool.
I wish I could hear his laugh again, hug him, or see him walking up the driveway with my boys running up to him. He would say, “Hey, pookie dookies!” He was just funny like that.
Our hearts will forever have that hole that you can’t fill...
You may have left, but the memories never will. I’ll miss you forever, Tommie. Rest in peace, cuzzo. It’s never goodbye. It’s see you later.
That was us, ALL of us, growing up together, going on adventures, having sleepovers, family vacations, and traditions. The world, our family, won’t be the same.
As we grew older, our bond deepened. We shared late-night conversations, learned from each other, and supported each other through life's ups and downs. He had a distinct way of making you feel valued and understood. I'll never forget when I sat in his Lexus, and he said "Cuzzo no matter what keep your head up." And it was the tone in his voice that brought comfort and peace, that everything would be okay.
Tommie IS a loving brother, an exceptional son, grandson, nephew, and a loyal cousin and friend. He was all of the above. He is truly one of a kind, the realest.
He had the biggest heart. He inspired people. He believed in people. My cousin had a positive impact on my life and everyone that was close to him. He taught me how to be calm and composed even in a situation when you are facing a whirlpool.
I wish I could hear his laugh again, hug him, or see him walking up the driveway with my boys running up to him. He would say, “Hey, pookie dookies!” He was just funny like that.
Our hearts will forever have that hole that you can’t fill...
You may have left, but the memories never will. I’ll miss you forever, Tommie. Rest in peace, cuzzo. It’s never goodbye. It’s see you later.
May 15, 2025
“ Cymari think she a thug..“
“ Happy birthday li kuz dis all i got in my pocket right now” ..
“Aye Mari play dat cram real quick (misunderstood - rod wave) ..
Oh how i would love to sing our hearts out together one last time. not a day goes bye that i don't wish that night was different. The “ be safe “ messages, the “ wait your turn , its coming” everything you ever told me had MEANING and held weight. and everything you taught me i’ll take to my grave. Tommie you’re the definition of a FAMILY MEMBER and real brother i miss ya nigga 💔 . nvr goodbye ill see yu later 🤞🏾.
—#IBLEEDTB🩵🤴🏽
“ Happy birthday li kuz dis all i got in my pocket right now” ..
“Aye Mari play dat cram real quick (misunderstood - rod wave) ..
Oh how i would love to sing our hearts out together one last time. not a day goes bye that i don't wish that night was different. The “ be safe “ messages, the “ wait your turn , its coming” everything you ever told me had MEANING and held weight. and everything you taught me i’ll take to my grave. Tommie you’re the definition of a FAMILY MEMBER and real brother i miss ya nigga 💔 . nvr goodbye ill see yu later 🤞🏾.
—#IBLEEDTB🩵🤴🏽
May 15, 2025
I miss the Sunday pop ups and the Ma what you cookin. The most respectful and loving 🥰! I miss your laugh it was contagious! You will always be my other son along with Brian. I love you all so very much! Adrienne and Tommie we love you all Thank you for being the additional parents my children needed.
May 15, 2025
There are some people who enter your life and leave a mark so deep, that you are never the same again. Pooh is one of those rare souls. From the moment he came into this world, he brought with him a light so pure and a love so genuine, that it lit up every corner of my heart.
His heart is the kind that radiates goodness — unfiltered, unwavering, and pure. He loves with a sincerity that words cannot express.
One of my favorite memories of Pooh is of him as a child dancing with such joy, completely lost in the music. It was impossible not to smile watching him. That same energy followed him as he grew, touching everyone lucky enough to know him. He has a gift for making people feel seen and loved, and he gives that gift freely, never seeking recognition or expecting anything in return.
Now, our days are quieter. Dimmer. Changed in ways I never imagined possible. The space he fills in my life is immeasurable, and the emptiness now left by his absence is profound. Through this ache, I hold on to his light — the laughter, the memories, the love that will never fade.
He changed my world. Loving him taught me how to more deeply, more fully.
I miss him more than words can capture. I will carry his love with me — always.
His heart is the kind that radiates goodness — unfiltered, unwavering, and pure. He loves with a sincerity that words cannot express.
One of my favorite memories of Pooh is of him as a child dancing with such joy, completely lost in the music. It was impossible not to smile watching him. That same energy followed him as he grew, touching everyone lucky enough to know him. He has a gift for making people feel seen and loved, and he gives that gift freely, never seeking recognition or expecting anything in return.
Now, our days are quieter. Dimmer. Changed in ways I never imagined possible. The space he fills in my life is immeasurable, and the emptiness now left by his absence is profound. Through this ache, I hold on to his light — the laughter, the memories, the love that will never fade.
He changed my world. Loving him taught me how to more deeply, more fully.
I miss him more than words can capture. I will carry his love with me — always.
May 15, 2025
You was real deal a brother to me fam and taught me so much shit I couldn’t even imagine thinking about learning and helped me understand what it means to hustle everyday and go get it frfr no matter what even while being there for your family! You and b always made sure everyone was straight as well as being there for your family and made me want to be there for my family like how y’all were with yours! Shit was never supposed to be like dis fam wish we could just turn back da time fam and it just all go away I miss ya ass nigga see you in heaven nigga🤞🏽🫶🏽
May 15, 2025
Live Like Tommie
LLT 💔
LLT 💔
May 15, 2025
Miss you so much not a second of my day goes by that I don’t think of you. There is no cure for a broken heart 💔
I will cherish each, and every memory that we have had, and I promise you on everything I own. I will never let your memory fade I will keep every memory close to my heart. Please rest easy nephew of mine until we meet again😔😢💔
I will cherish each, and every memory that we have had, and I promise you on everything I own. I will never let your memory fade I will keep every memory close to my heart. Please rest easy nephew of mine until we meet again😔😢💔
May 15, 2025
Truly missed, it will never be same again. We love and miss you deeply. #Pooh🖤
May 15, 2025
Countless memories & long nights brother lol . Missing you is an understatement. I just pray everyday that your soul rest in peace brother … ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
May 15, 2025
Countless memories play through my head I just wish we captured them all . I love you & miss you dearly my boy. I just pray that your soul rest in peace ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
May 14, 2025
Keeping both of nephews laughs and smiles in my head when they look at each other when I say something crazy or weird to them in a comedy way 🤣 And they both say, "Nawwww Auntie" 🤣🤣..at those moments I know my heart is filled ❤️. #famliyties🕯🕯🕯
May 14, 2025
Auntiiiiiiie, will ALWAYS LOVE YOU!💙💙💙
Family tree
Tommie Lee Battie Jr
Valerie Gibbons
Reid Krauss
Florence Krauss
Tommie Battie III
Adriene Battie
Sydnie Battie
Brian Battie
Adriana Battie
Sydnie Battie
Brian Battie
Adriana Battie
Tommie Battie IV
Favorites
What was Tommie favorite Travel destination?
Cali
What was Tommie's favorite Drink?
Shirley Temple
What was Tommie's favorite Restaurants?
-Daruma
-Rodizio
-Hooters
-Rodizio
-Hooters
What was Tommie's favorite Foods?
-Chicken Parmesan
-Roast
-Oxtails
-Chicken Casserole
-Mac N Cheese
-Roast
-Oxtails
-Chicken Casserole
-Mac N Cheese
What was Tommie's favorite Game to play?
Uno
What was Tommie's favorite Quote or Saying?
Scared Money don't make money!
Fun facts about Tommie:
-Tommie loved to travel and spoil his family.
-He loved Steakhouses and also learned how to master making a steak at home.
-He enjoyed gambling at Hard Rock and placing bets on sports games.
-Tommie was accused of cheating on his ACT because of his high score and he chose to retake it and got a higher score.
-He loved Steakhouses and also learned how to master making a steak at home.
-He enjoyed gambling at Hard Rock and placing bets on sports games.
-Tommie was accused of cheating on his ACT because of his high score and he chose to retake it and got a higher score.
Tommie's Nickname
Pooh
What did Tommie call his dogs?
-Junior Bunior (Junior)
-Acer Bacer (Ace)
-Acer Bacer (Ace)
What was Tommie's favorite TV show?
Narcos
What was Tommie's favorite Songs?
-Misunderstood by Rod Wave
-Life a bitch by Money Mitch
-Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's
-Memories by Maroon 5
-Fireflies by Owl City
-Life a bitch by Money Mitch
-Hey There Delilah by Plain White T's
-Memories by Maroon 5
-Fireflies by Owl City
What was Tommie's favorite Sports Team?
-Pittsburg Steelers
-USF
-Auburn
-USF
-Auburn
What was Tommie's favorite Colors?
Black and Blue
What was Tommie's favorite Brand name?
-Polo was his go to for everything: shirts, shorts, lounge wear, boxers and socks
-Burberry
-Louis V
-Burberry
-Louis V
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