Tracy Hugh Batey was born in Houston, Texas on May 17, 1961 to Clarence and Jackie Sims Batey. He passed away December 6, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas after a courageous battle with cancer. Tracy was full of life and loved his family and friends. He was an iron worker and he also was a seismographer working offshore. 

Tracy was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Jackie Batey. He is survived by his beloved soulmate, Dawn Byers; sons, Michael Batey and Brandon Batey; brothers, Jack Green and wife Shawn, Lynn Batey and wife Sherry; nephews, Christopher Batey and wife Myra, and Dustin Green; niece, Dana Batey and husband Franklin Burnett; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 6-8pm. Funeral Service is scheduled for Sunday, December 14, 2025 in the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel at 2pm with Pastor Ricky Jolley officiating. Burial will follow in the Farley Chapel Cemetery in Shepherd, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be, David Batey, Clint Batey, Christopher Batey, Franklin Burnett, Terry Reeves, and James Bryant. Honorary Pallbearer will be Dickie Donnan.