Cecil Warren Balentine

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Big Flat Cemetery
Hwy 14 E
Big Flat, AR  72617
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
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Big Flat Cemetery
HWY 14 E
Big Flat, AR  72617
I served in the Army.
Cecil Warren BalentineI am a Veteran.

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.




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48 Condolence(s)
William “Dick” Tyler
Grants pass, OR
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Monday, September 26, 2022

Warren was always my favorite uncle a very understanding and compassionate man

Mike LeMay Jr.
Beebe, AR
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Our deepest condolences for your loss. Will never forget hunting with Mr. Balentine at 308. Mike and family.

David watts
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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

Nancy
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers for peace and comfort during this time.

Clara Foshee
Harriet, AR
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Prayers for family in sad times, God bless you all

Lynn & Gene Burton
Navarre, FL
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Monday, April 13, 2020

So sorry to hear the news of his passing.
Praying for you all & may God give comfort to his wonderful family.

James and Vickie Fountain
Marshall, AR
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Monday, April 13, 2020

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

Shane McElroy
Mountain View, AZ
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Monday, April 13, 2020

Condolences to all the family . Warren was an exceptional person.

Patsy Usrey
Springdale, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family. Mr. Balentine was my 5 and 6 grade teacher at Big Flat.

Harlie Treat
Leslie, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

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.

jolene george waddell
cotter, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Condolences to your family

JOHNNIE RAE TREAT BARNES
Shirley, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

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.

Mike Pack
Mountain Home, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

So sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Sutterfield
Big Flat, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

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

Vinson, Lana Shane & Mason Hulen
Quitman, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Our hearts are so heavy. What can anyone say at a time like this other than the comforting words in the Bible...
Psa 116:15  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.

Albert & Anna (Rainbolt) Maze
Lowell, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.

Mike and donna treat
Big flat, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Prayers to all the family. So sorry for your lost.

Jack and Marshia Vance
Mountain View, AR
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Warren was a wonderful man and will be missed by all. Praying for Teen and all the family.

Bill and Zebbie McBride
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Sunday, April 12, 2020

We are sorry for the loss of Mr.Warren. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Laggards Sutterfiel
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

So


Laggards Summerfield
Conway, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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Marinda White
St. Joe, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Sorry for loss. God bless

Steve Anderson
Timbo, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Rev. Carl and Connie Chadwick
Big Flat, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Sending prayers to your family . So sorry for you loss...

Ethel Womack
Mesa, AZ
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Larry
Mountain view, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Prayers for the family.

Sherman Leon Treat
Gravette, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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

R.D. and Obeta Wyckoff
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

We are so sorry to learn of Warren's passing, His family has our sincerest condolences.

Janet Rainbolt
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

LeRoy and Ann Lesley
Harriet, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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

Tommy and Shirley Slaughter
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

Angie Jackson
Harriet, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

I'm so sorry for the family's loss, Warren was a wonderful man, he will be missed.

Jimmy and Patsy Treat
Big Flat, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sam and Pat Pemberton
Nixa, MO
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Our sympathy for the family and prayers during this time of loss

Mike and Peggy Harris
Harriet, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.

Sharon Massey
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

I’m very sorry to hear of Warren’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Rose Anderson
Timbo, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

Raschelle Sowell
Salesville, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

Darryl Treat
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Our condolences to all the Balentine family. May God comfort you all. Darryl & Dana Treat

Keith Sharp
Mountain Home, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

Gene & Mae Martin
Green Brier, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Our prayers are with the Family...God Bless...

Eric and Ashley Massey
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

We are very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Eric and Ashley

Ronnie mccoy
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Sorry for your loss

Tim Young
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Always made me smile

Tim Young
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Always made me smile

Kay Balentine Thomas and Kenneth Thomas
Sarepta, LA
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

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.

Jack & Edna Treat
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Fredia Anderson Ragland
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

I am so sad today. He was such a good teacher and friend. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Love you guys!!