With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Bateman "Juicy" China, 93, of Greeleyville, SC, widower of Janie China, who passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Life Reflections

Deacon Bateman "Juicy" China was born on December 31, 1931, in Greeleyville, South Carolina. He was a son of the late Ms. Lizzie China and Mr. Charlie "Mr. Bounce" Osbourne. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home in Greeleyville, South Carolina.

Mr. China was affectionately called "Juicy" by everyone who knew him. "Juicy" worked as a farmer for many years. He also loved being outdoors. He loved animals and was a great hunter.  Mr. China was a lover of dogs, and he knew each one by name; Pretty, Cotton, Bully, Pearl, Janie, Ginger, Rubins, Snowball, and Tornado. Mr. China was also an unlicensed veterinarian, as well as a strong man of God.

Mr. China was a member of Upon This Rock Church, Greeleyville, South Carolina, where he was a Co-Founder, a member of the Trustee Board, the Deacon Board, and a member of the Pastors Aide Committee.

"Juicy" was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Mother Deaconess Janie Mae McKnight-China, and from this union came eleven children.

Mr. China was preceded in death by his late wife, Mother Deaconess Janie Mae McKnight-China; three sons, Mr. David China, Reggie China, and Mike China.

Mr. China leaves to cherish his memories: four sons, Solomon China of Kingstree, SC, Darrell China, Larry (Lorraine) China  and Bruce China all of Greeleyville, SC; four daughters, Minister Patsy (Charles) Tynes of Fort Washington, MD, Sandra (Clarence) Keels of Greeleyville, SC and Co-Pastor Pearliann China (Pastor Harry, Sr.) Robinson of Manning, SC and Rosa China of Greeleyville, SC; two grandsons reared as his own, Brandon China-Bradshaw and Damen China-Bradshaw; one very special granddaughter, Chantel Robinson, he affectionately called "Bo-Coon" of Manning, SC; along with a host of other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.