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John Baltar Obituary
July 27, 1936 - June 5, 2014
Jackson. MS
John D. Baltar, 77, passed away on June 5th, 2014. He was born in Biloxi, MS on July 27th, 1936, to the late John Dario and Katharine Baltar and enjoyed living and working on the Gulf Coast for many years. His daily words and deeds influenced his family and friends by demonstrating his love of God and his particular devotion to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Jackson at 2 pm on Tuesday, June 10 with visitation beginning at
1 pm.
John was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and a member of Kappa
Sigma Fraternity. His eagerness to help others and his dedication to his political ideals allowed him to work as a business consultant and to serve the State of Mississippi as
Assistant to the State Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of the MS State Senate.
John chaired several civic organizations on the MS Gulf Coast and served on the Board of Directors of many charitable organizations.
John's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and his precious dog, Lil Darlin. He leaves behind many good friends and will be remembered for his remarkable kindness and generosity, his beautiful blue eyes and infectious smile.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Sallis Baltar, four daughters, Ann Carol Porter (Ron) Clinton, Michelle Skrmetta (Steven) Biloxi, Kay Trahan (Randy) Ocean Springs, Teresa Hayes (Donnie) Biloxi, three step-daughters, Winky Newman (Matthew) Madison, Vicki Smith (Larry) Winter Springs, FL, Holly Ellis, Vicksburg, and two sisters, Kay Baltar Lange, Bay St. Louis, and Marilyn Baltar Fireman, New York, NY.
John "Pop Pop" was adored by his 15 grandchildren and was blessed by the birth of his first great grandson just hours before his death.
Following John's example of helping those in need, the family encourages friends and family to memorialize him by making donations to their favorite charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robert & Diane Prewitt
June 11, 2014
Mary Nell, I only met John twice, but he certainly seemed like a nice man. I remember the loving way he held the little Yorkie - I relate as I have become so attached to two (the second one in now 14). Sorry for your loss.
Toya Ferguson Gayle
June 9, 2014
My sympathy and love to Mary, Winkie, Vicki, and Holly.
Matthew Gospodinovich
June 9, 2014
Pop Pop will be surely missed. I have fond memories of him taking me to the Capitol as a child of maybe 4 or 5 years old, decked out in my finest suit to meet some of his friends and colleagues. He could keep you hanging on a story and you could never guess the punchline, you always knew it was coming and you knew it would be outrageous, outlandish, funny, with a bit of wit and wisdom. That is what I will miss most about him- sitting around a family gathering just listening and waiting for that moment when everyone would laugh and marvel at his way with words, his care and encouragement, and his devotion to family, goodness, and appreciation for the only thing in life that really matters- the friends and family you make relationships with along the way. I love you Pop Pop. We will all remember you fondly.
Paul "Tony" Kettering
June 9, 2014
Johnny was like a big brother to me growing up next door in Biloxi. He had a tremendous sense of humor that he could weave into good advice about behavioral issues we all faced as kids, even though he was just a few years older than I was. I can still see him with his Dad, Mom and his sisters Kay & Marilyn in my mind as being very much a part of my family. Memories to be warmly cherished, as I'm sure his family feels. He will surely be missed but certainly not forgotten.
Dennis Dollar
June 8, 2014
John was a good man and friend. May God bless the Baltar family.
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