Bobby Gene Balentine

1936 - 2013

Bobby Gene Balentine obituary, 1936-2013, Modesto, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel

1050 McHenry Avenue

Modesto, California

Bobby Balentine Obituary

Bobby Gene Balentine
August 12, 1936- June 18, 2013
Bob was born in Howe, Oklahoma on August 12, 1936 to Harvey and Myrtle Balentine, the youngest son of their seven children. As a child, Bob moved with his family to Central California. He grew up with spirited siblings who taught him to have fun and love Elvis Presley. In 1955, Bob met his beautiful future bride Judy Bridgford. Bob and Judy were married in 1957. Together they had five children who kept him very busy with coaching baseball, being a band parent, teaching auto mechanics, racing stock cars, and mentoring them.
Bob had a full career that took him many places, meeting some wonderful people, as a salesman for Bridgford Foods, RPC Vending, and Snowden Enterprises, and his most enjoyable job as security supervisor for Hilton Corporation. Bob also served his community beginning in 1963 as a Modesto Police Department, Reserve Police Officer, and leaving with many memories as Reserve Captain in 1977.
Bob leaves behind his children Bobby, Richard, Gene, Kimberly Garcia, and Shelly Castillo; grandchildren Eric, Jessica, Marcus, Nathaniel, Austin and Andrew; and five great-grandchildren; his sisters, Eunice Swanson, Thelma Clayton, and Ruby Mayfield.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Judy, parents Harvey and Myrtle Balentine, sister Martha Hickman, and brothers Roy and Everett Balentine.
The pride and love Bob had for his family showed in his devotion to them. He would never miss a chance to share stories with and about his grandchildren. Although family and friends found it hard to say earthly goodbyes to Bob, he expressed in his last days his eagerness and joy to be welcomed by the Lord and see again his loving wife and late family members.
The family expresses gratitude to Pastor Joel Richards. The family would also like to thank the Community Hospice staff for their caring guidance and support and the La Loma Grace Brethren Church.
A memorial service will be held on June 29, 2013; 10 am, at the La Loma Grace Brethren Church, 1315 La Loma Ave, Modesto, 95354.
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Published by Modesto Bee from Jun. 23 to Jun. 24, 2013.
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Gene and Richard,
My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Im sure your Dad is very proud of you both! I for one am thankfull that your Dad raised you right and you both protect us in Modesto! Our town needs more officers like your Dad and you both!!

Kelly Turner

July 1, 2013

Bob must have been an incredible man to produce sons as wonderful as Richard and Gene. My heart goes out to your family.

Gail Smith

June 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Celesta Michael

June 28, 2013

Rich, Gene and the entire Balentine family, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. May you all be supported by faith in God and the fact that your friends are here for you anytime. God Bless Bob and may he rest in peace.

Connie Morris

June 24, 2013

Richard and family, we are sorry for your loss.

Peggy Patton-Hegel

June 24, 2013

Kimberly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Humphrey

June 24, 2013

Kimberly,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Joella Clark-Prichard

June 24, 2013

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