William Neil Balch

William Neil Balch obituary, Granby, MO

William Neil Balch

William Balch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clark Funeral Home - Neosho on Aug. 16, 2023.
William Neil Balch, 64, of Stark City, Missouri, passed away on August 13, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1959, in Pomona, California, to James Edward Balch and Heidi (Streich) Balch. He moved to Southwest Missouri from California in 1992. He was a farmer raising cattle and poultry. William married Sheila Shook on October 7, 1987, and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his 11 children; Sarah Rose, Zechariah (Cindy) Balch, Hannah (Trevor) Klein, James (Brittni) Balch, Jedidiah (Amy) Balch, Luke (Lacey) Balch, Micah Balch, Jesaiah Balch, Julia Balch, Danijel Balch, and Elijah Balch. Eighteen grandchildren and two brothers, Bob (Lisa) Balch and Gary Balch. He was preceded in death by his parents.
His loving family expresses that he was the best husband and father in the whole world, an extremely kind man and loved by all.
Private services have been requested by the family.
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August 26, 2024

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Doug Mead

August 26, 2024

Worked with Bill at Lowe's in Joplin. Good man. Worked hard, loved God and his family.

John Fisher

August 18, 2023

Wonderful memories of Brother Woody. Helped me move once and I never forgot that. Excellent man. I pray comfort over the family. Gone too soon.

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