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Submitted: 5/31/23 • Approved: 6/1/23 • Last Updated: 6/4/23 • R1486903-G1486903-S3
Joseph
January 26, 1944 - May 17, 2019
*Obituary
Dr. Joseph Donald Balkman, 75, of Little Rock, passed away May 17, 2019. Born in Paris to Ray and Edythe McBride Balkman, he was a chiropractor practicing in Fort Smith for 40-plus years and active in local and national chiropractic associations.
Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Debbie Gamble Balkman; son, Travis Balkman (Jami) of Alma; daughters, Lynn Mauer (Tom) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., and Heather McNeil (Doug) and Marae Graham (Greg), all of Little Rock; brother, Mac Balkman (Kathy); grandchildren, Cole Balkman, Cooper Balkman, Brian Morgan, Amy Morgan, Gabe Burkett, Eve Burkett, Joseph Perna and Emily Perna; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court (northwest corner of I-630 and Barrow Road), Little Rock.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Frank LeBlanc.
Dr. Balkman's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200.
Deborah
March 26, 1948 - March 1, 2022
*Obituary
Deborah Lou Balkman of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2022.
Known for her ever-present radiant smile that would brighten everyone's day, Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a talented artist who created dozens of beautiful paintings that will live on as artifacts to remind her family of her tender spirit.
Debbie married the love of her life Joseph D. Balkman in October of 1967, and they were constant companions from that day forward. A master gardener, her joy was creating magical spaces in and around their home.
Debbie and Joe are survived by their children Lynn Balkman Maurer of New Jersey, PA, Travis Balkman of Alma, AR, Heather Balkman McNeil of Little Rock, AR, and Marae Balkman Graham of North Little Rock, AR. They are also survived by their grandchildren Brian, Amy, Cole, Cooper, Gabe, Eve, Joseph, Emily, Jake, and Wes. Debbie is also survived by her sisters Pam Longanecker and Patty Sears.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Joe and her parents Dallas and Francis Gamble.
Debbie will be greatly missed by her family. We have peace knowing she is healed with our Lord. Till we meet again sweet Momma. We love you!
A private memorial ceremony will be held.
Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth
Contributed on 5/31/23 by Billsully060
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