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Wastel S. "Sonny" Balkcom

1994 - 2019

BORN

1994

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Brown Funeral Home & Blue Lake Crematory

1068 Main St.

Chipley, Florida

Wastel Balkcom Obituary

Wastel S. "Sonny" Balkcom, age 78, passed from this life Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home in Chipley, FL, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 21, 1941, in Graceville, FL, to the late Blanton and Jennie May Watford Balkcom. Sonny is a life-long resident of Northern Florida. He earned his living as a Sheriff's Deputy for Washington County, where he retired with distinction.

Sonny is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Lenora Hinson Balkcom.

He is survived by his sons: Derick Balkcom, and Blake Balkcom; his daughter, Amy Balkcom; brothers: Joe Balkcom, and John Balkcom; six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Friday, March 29, 2019, at 6:00 P.M. at the Brown Funeral Home Chapel, located in Chipley, FL. Memorialization was by cremation. Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online register at www.brownfh.net

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Washington County News from Mar. 28 to Apr. 3, 2019.

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Callie

March 31, 2019

So sorry to hear about your loss, may the wonderful memories you have sustain you until God's promises are fulfilled. (John 6:40)

March 31, 2019

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2

Dan Nolan

March 29, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace

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