Dr. Kirkwood R. Balton

to the family of kirkwood balton,
as a former employee of WENN radio,i got to know mr balton well....he was a excellent business man and a Alphia Phi Alphia man....he lived his principals to the end always looking for the next opening to advance the way young people looked at success..when i joined the company..he told me these words,"no matter what you do,or where you go...be the best at what you do and not only make your parents proud,but make the world proud too.!..he did that for...

I sincerely regret the loss of my friend and classmate, Kirkwood Balton. Kirkwood never changed--during our childhood, high school days, alumni gatherings--his eyes were always dancing and his smile was constant. Kirkwood was a good listener and a quiet mover and shaker. He will be missed by those near and far.

Juanita and Adrian, know that God's arms of comfort surround you.

Alyce Earl-Jenkins
A.H. Parker, Class of '53

I just recently learned about the passing of my classmate and friend, Kirkwood Balton. He and I were classmates at Tuggle Elementary and A. H. Parker High Schools. While I only saw him occasionally - at reunions and during visits to Birmingham - I always admired his intelligence, quiet and humble spirit, and willingness to help. My prayers are with his devoted wife, Juanita, and revered daughter, Adriene. When I saw him, his conversations always included words of pride for his daughter. I...

"I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand." -- Isaiah 41:10

Birmingham's Giants keep falling. Kirkwood was one of Birmingham's greatest giants. His warm spirit, kind heart, and wise intellect will be sorely missed. To the family, please know that it was a pleasure to have known and worked with Kirkwood. Thanks for sharing him with Birmingham and with us. We are proud to have known him and will cherish his memory always. He taught Birmingham how to give, how to live, and how to serve. Keep the Faith! And, as Rev. John T. Porter, one of Birmingham...

I just wanted to extend my deepest condolences to the Balton family on the passing Dr. Balton. I live in Washington DC and new his brothers (William,Charles,Mack) and Roy
and sisters (Baby Doll and Minnie). Mrs. Minnie East is my neighbor but has always been family. The Balton family has always been special to me and my mother (Sally Jenkins) who passed in December of 2005. May God bless you all during this most difficult time.

Through words, we can only try to express our thoughts and feelings for one such as Dr. Balton. Time has brought a great life to an end as we have known him. May he always live on through each of us. I can remember our first encounter. He was truly a Godly man and most of all he was family and showed himself as family. I will always miss you.

Reco in Mississippi.

We will continue to keep you and your entire family in our prayers, may God's peace be with you all thoughout this difficult time.
Ivetta, Nekia & Markeshia Moore

May it comfort you to know grief cannot take away the happiness you shared with your loved one, Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
Love remains forever!
My prayers are with you.
Marva