Gary Lynn Ballew

Gary Lynn Ballew obituary, Heber Springs, AR

Gary Lynn Ballew

Gary Ballew Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Olmstead Funeral Home - Heber Springs on Oct. 8, 2023.

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Gary Lynn Ballew, age 61, of Beebe, Arkansas, was taken from us suddenly on October, 3, 2023/ He was born July 31. 1962 to Bengeman Eugene (Gene) Ballew (deceased) and Betty Joy Ballew of Wauseon, OH, who survives.
Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, four wheeling, working on vehicles, and hanging out with cousins and friends. He had a long construction career, building many relationships along the way.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, his daughter Ashley (Ballew) Lamb and his brother Joseph Scott Ballew.
Gary leaves behind Jacob (Melissia) Ballew of Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, and Oran (Abby) Cullum of Fort Myers, FL along with their children, his brother Randal E. (Sandra) Ballew and sister Angela J (Timothy) Deeds. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and extended family.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on November 8, 2023 at Olmstead Funeral Home.
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