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Charles Balser Obituary
CHARLES E. BALSER, 83, of Spangler, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Christina Faye and Corey Allen Balser.
He was an active member of the Pond Gap Advent Christian Church and a UMWA member retired from Valley Camp Coal Company.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Norma Jean Balser, whom he loved dearly, sons, Eugene (Ramona) Balser, James (Joan) Balser, Wayne (Melissa) Balser, all of Pond Gap, Robert Lee (Tammy) Balser, Rick (Scarlet) Balser, of Mammoth, Danny (Margie) Balser of Hugheston, together they have 13 grandchildren, 28 great - grandchildren, two great - great - grandchildren and two on the way; two brothers and seven sisters, and a host of other family members and friends.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, February 7, at Cooke Funeral Home Chapel, 600 Old Fort St., Cedar Grove, with his grandson, Matt Balser, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Blakeley Cemetery, Blakeley.
Visitation will be Thursday, February 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent via www.cookefuneralhome.com.
Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, is serving the Balser family.
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Kennidee Balser
December 6, 2023
I miss you pawpaw I do wrestling for DuPont now I miss you so much and I hope you like heaven.
Kennidee Balser
December 8, 2021
It’s been a while since I’ve seen him smile as the days go on I will never forget that smile daily still goes on yet to this day he still is in my heart I miss you Pawpaw
Kennidee Balser
March 5, 2020
Thank you I'm his great grand daughter we all loved him dearly I. Kennidee Balser
Mary Hudnall
February 7, 2020
My hearts breaks for the Balser family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Courtney Lukkarila
February 6, 2020
I am deeply sorry for the loss of such a loved man.
Kevin Schoolcraft
February 6, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to the family.
Steven O'DELL
February 6, 2020
Our prayers to the loss of a great man,our sorrows go out to the famil,may you rest in peace cousin,
Bruce Brewer
February 6, 2020
What a pleasure knowing Charles and his Family. This God loving human was a complete JOY to be around, walking with him meant that you always heard the positive side of everything .He Loved his family to no end. Thank you for sharing yourself with us.
RODNEY &JOYCE RAMSEY
February 6, 2020
CHARLES WAS A BEACON OF LIGHT FOR GOD. THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE , IM GONNA LET IT SHINE. IT WILL SHINE ON FOREVER FOR YOU CHARLES.
February 6, 2020
CHARLES WAS LIKE A BEACON OF LIGHT FOR THE LORD. HIS LIGHT WILL NEVER GO OUT, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER CHARLES, WORKING FOR THE LORD. SPREADING THE WORD,
"THIS LITLE LIGHT OF MINE, IM GONNA LET IT SHINE, IT WILL SHINE ON FOR YOU CHARLES. THE LIVES YOU TOUCHED WILL CARRY THE TORCH FOREVER. YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED
ROD AND JOYCE RAMSEY.
Gary Duncan
February 6, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Edna Ealey Mitchell
February 6, 2020
Praying for you all.
Britnie Clark
February 5, 2020
My deepest condolences for this tragic loss. My prayers are with the family in this difficult time.
willard washington
February 5, 2020
what a good man he was ive known him my whole life i remember he was always smiling he will be in my prayers say hello to jesus for me charles you will be missed by all
Amy Jeffries
February 5, 2020
Extending deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to each of you during this difficult time. Hold tight to your memories and the love that he had for each of you.
Bob and Angela, Savannah Richards
February 5, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man to talk with and enjoyed him so much!!!
frank Conn
February 5, 2020
one of the most honorable person/FCA WILL miss him
Ray Campbell
February 5, 2020
I remember Charles and his sons coming to pawpaws farm and helping put up hay. He was a very kind, caring man who will be truly missed by all that ever had the pleasure of knowing him. So Sorry for your loss.
Mary Mace
February 5, 2020
So sorry to learn of his passing. Condolences to the family and prayers that God will comfort you during this time. Always remember the good times.
Donna and Larry McCoy
February 5, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss, and am praying God comforts the family during this sad time. We have known the family since childhood and they have always been friends. I pray God blesses the family and they continue to follow in his footsteps and trust in the Lord.
Melissa Turner
February 5, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Teresa Ramsey
February 4, 2020
The world is missing such a great man. My heart is so sad.
Ambria Brown-Hudgins
February 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill Wheeler Roberts
February 4, 2020
He was a great man. A loss for this world but a win for Heaven. Prayers for your family.
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