of Big Flat, AR
October 9, 1923 - April 11, 2020
Cecil Warren Balentine, age 96 of Big Flat, Arkansas passed from this life on Saturday, April 11th, 2020 at White River Healthcare in Calico Rock, Arkansas. He was born in Big Flat, Arkansas on October 9th, 1923 to Frank Balentine and Ada Clark Balentine.
Warren was a hard worker all of his life. Growing up, he worked on the family farm in Big Flat. As a teenager, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1941. He then went to work for his uncle in the Illinois oil fields until he enlisted in the Army on June 1, 1943.
Warren was one of the few remaining WWII Veterans. He served in the 106th Army Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division and fought in the Pacific Theater in Eniwetok, Saipan and Okinawa. He was injured while in Okinawa during the Battle of Kakazu Ridge and received a Purple Heart. After he recovered from his injuries in an Army hospital in Bushnell, Utah, he returned to Big Flat and married Ernestine Wynn on July 7, 1945. He attended Arkansas State Teachers college in Conway, Arkansas, and went on to teach in Big Flat, Marshall and Fifty-Six, Arkansas. Warren was a lifelong cattle farmer, winning Farm Family of the Year in 1969. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Ernestine Wynn Balentine; sons Donald (Myra) and Terry (Robbie) Balentine; sister, Betty Balentine Treat; six grandchildren ; 15 great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ada Balentine; brothers Willis (Doc), Floyd, Frank Jr.; sisters, Ruby Foster, Sylvia Tyler; and daughter Susan Balentine Pitchford.
Graveside services for Warren will be Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 at Big Flat Cemetery in Big Flat, Arkansas with Bro. Randy Searight officiating. The family invites everyone to sign the online guestbook at: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall. During these trying and difficult times with the family's permission we are not posting service times on our website in order to limit public gatherings and to do our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Please contact the family for exact times. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Warren was always my favorite uncle a very understanding and compassionate man
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Will never forget hunting with Mr. Balentine at 308. Mike and family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can still remember how friendly Warren was when I would eat at the dairy diner the early 70s
So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort during this time.
Prayers for family in sad times, God bless you all
So sorry to hear the news of his passing.
Praying for you all & may God give comfort to his wonderful family.
We are so sorry for your loss, Warren was a good man and friend. May God give his family the comfort and strength to get thought the days to come. James and Vickie
Condolences to all the family . Warren was an exceptional person.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Mr. Balentine was my 5 and 6 grade teacher at Big Flat.
May God bless and comfort you during this time of extreme sorrow. Warren was a fine man and soldier having served our country with honor. Our American Legion Post will miss him.
Condolences to your family
I saw warren last spring and was so good to see a good friend and neighbor. Big Flat will not be the same this homecoming. I always looked for him and Teen there. My love and prayers goes out to Teen, Don, Terry and all the families. Rest in peace my dear friend.
So sorry for your loss.
I always enjoyed my visits with Mr. Warne at the store. I knew he would ways have a history lesson about Big Flat. Prayers for you all
Our hearts are so heavy. What can anyone say at a time like this other than the comforting words in the Bible...
Psa 116:15Â Â Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
We love you all, and we greatly wish these times afforded our presence so that we may be with you.
Our hearts are heavy, but we’ve been given a great promise by our Lord.
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Prayers to all the family. So sorry for your lost.
Warren was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. Praying for Teen and all the family.
We are sorry for the loss of Mr.Warren. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Sending prayers to your family . So sorry for you loss...
I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Prayers for the family.
So sorry loved Mr. Balentine thought of him often he was a great teacher and friend to the family prayers and thoughts I thank God for men like him being a part of my life to His family God Bless
We are so sorry to learn of Warren's passing, His family has our sincerest condolences.
So sorry to hear of warren's passing. He was a fine man and will be missed by everyone that knew him. My prayers are with you.
So sad to hear this, I have known him as long as I have anybody, him and Teen hold a special place in my heart, always great neighbors, my dad the late AB Holt's good friend, he will be greatly missed, prayers for Teen and all the family
RIP Mr Balentine, who was a friend, mentior and a great teacher. He touched alot of lives who will always be grateful for his teaching.
I'm so sorry for the family's loss, Warren was a wonderful man, he will be missed.
We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sympathy for the family and prayers during this time of loss
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
I’m very sorry to hear of Warren’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear about Uncle Warren , I remember my dad Oscar Rose talking about him. My thought s and prayers are with the family.
You are all in my heart. May the Lord bless you with comfort, healing, guidance, and strength in this time: and may He continue with you always.
Our condolences to all the Balentine family. May God comfort you all. Darryl & Dana Treat
I've admired Brother Ballentine ever since I met him. I am confident he is far better off now than yesterday. I pray for comfort and healing for Sister Ballentine and his sons.
Our prayers are with the Family...God Bless...
We are very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Eric and Ashley
Sorry for your loss
Always made me smile
Always made me smile
We are so sorry to hear of Warren’s passing. Such a nice kind man. I am Shem’s daughter, Kay. Praying for all of you.
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so sad today. He was such a good teacher and friend. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Love you guys!!