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Carl Ballenger Obituary
Carl Wayne Ballenger, 76, of Van Buren died Sept. 16, 2020, at a local hospital.
Funeral service, with military honors will be 3 p.m. today at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Nina; a son, Buckley Ballenger; and two grandchildren.
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C J Phillips-Young
September 12, 2021
A year has passed since Carl Wayne's death but I know the hurt from his absence in your life still lingers. May God bless and comfort you with all the good memories your shared and give you direction for your life without him. I love you dearly, my first friend
Frances Nevels
September 21, 2020
I’m so sorry to hear about Carl, I know you have both have went thru so much, but, He is no longer in pain and suffering May God be with you and family and give you comfort Prayers for all of you
C J Phillips-Young
September 19, 2020
My heart hurts for Nina and Buckley and family. They have watched Carl Wayne suffer for so long. I pray that God will wrap them in His arms of love and comfort and console them as only He can. Sending love and prayers to and for all of you.
Rudolph & Dean Coleman
September 18, 2020
My heart goes out to you, Nina, Buckley, and family. I know this has been very hard on you, Nina. I wish I could take away your pain. But I do ask that God give you peace and contentment knowing that Carl Wayne is no longer suffering. I send my love and prayers. Dean
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