Robert Wayne ""Bob"" Bateman, age 68, of Gulfport passed away September 25, 2013 in Gulfport. Mr. Bateman was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Jessie Bateman, 2 sons, Gregory Lamar Bateman and Jeffrey Wayne Bateman, 2 granddaughters, Brooklyn Cherie Lee and Brittany Nicole Handley, 1 great-grandson Jayden Wayne Mabb, and 1 brother, Lamar Bateman. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Connie Handley (Jeff), and Sheila Mincey (Jared), 1 sister, Virginia Dixon (Ron), 7 grandchildren, Amber, Justin, Randall, Bradley, Sammy, Dakota, and Sierra, 5 great-grandchildren, RJ, Cameron, Nathaniel, Alyana, and Olivia. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Bethel Apostolic Church, Old Hwy 49, 14434 Church Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. For more information please call(228) 539-9800.