Larry E. Balding

Larry E. Balding, 59, was born on January 28, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas and died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 24, 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served his country in the United States Air Force from August 9, 1966 to November 16, 1970, and was discharged as a Captain. He graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Medicine in 1980 and later joined the Oklahoma State Medical Examiners Office on July 1, 1984. He had been a forensic pathologist and Deputy Medical Examiner in the Oklahoma City office for 19 years. Dr. Balding worked tirelessly for the public safety and public health of the citizens of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his mother Lucille T. Balding and father Eugene Victor Balding. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Balding; daughter, Susan Balding; uncle, Russell Balding and his wife Sara of Colorado; aunt Marima Fox and her husband John of California; numerous cousins; and a multitude of friends. Memorial gifts may be made to the Humane Society of your choice. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2003 at Smith & Kernke Chapel, 14624 N. May Ave. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.