George Lyle Batchelor, 91, of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2026, at Reflection Living. He was born September 10, 1935, in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, James Taylor and Elizabeth Breading (Lyle) Batchelor Sr.

George graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1954, and the University of Tulsa in 1959. He served in the United States Army from 1963-1965. From an early age, George had a fascination with radios and that turned into a 25-year career as a radio announcer and program director. He worked at KWBW in Hutchinson as well as other stations in the Midwest. George and his wife, Mary, also served as managers with Motel 6 in several states across the U.S. for 12 years and were the management team of a large self-storage facility.

On September 10, 1974, he married Mary Ellen Castleberry in Hutchinson. They shared over 52 years of marriage before his passing.

George is survived by his loving wife, Mary; stepson, Richard Dale Winger (Kathy) of Hutchinson; daughter-in-law, Kimberly Walter (Brent) of Hudson; grandchildren, Tisa Schmidt (Jeff) of Kansas City, Matt Winger of Cunningham, Aubrey Heckathorn of Haven, Erica Belveal of Springfield, Missouri, Chelsea Finke (Billy) of Abilene, Todd Winger (Amber) of Concordia, Troy Laflin of Manhattan; 21 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Taylor Batchelor Jr.; and stepson, Tommy Winger.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2026, at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, with military honors conducted by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard.

Friends may sign his memorial book from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to George Batchelor Memorial Fund, to help with medical expenses for granddaughter, Alivia Heckathorn. To benefit the memorial fund, please make check payable to Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.