Hallie Kurmet "Ballie" Brown
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Obituary
H.K. "Ballie" Brown
90, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on October 12, 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born July 28, 1919 in Hazel Valley, Arkansas, the son of Robert Corbe and May Corene Carter Brown.
Ballie served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942-1945 in Company A 68d Armored Infantry Battalion. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 171 in Lincoln, Arkansas. In 1997 he was awarded the 50 year certificate for appreciation for faithful and dedicated allegiance to the Ideals of the American Legion. He loved to hunt, fish and sing.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Lincoln, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Corbe, his mother, May, two brothers, Artie Lee “Mutt” Brown and Archie Thurman Brown, one sister, Agnes Ellen Brown.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Grace Reed Brown of the home; one son, Gary Lee Brown and his wife, Sharon, of Salpupa, Oklahoma; two daughters, Colene Hoaldridge and her husband, Hank of Burelson, Texas and Jolleen Adams and her husband, Greg of Bethel Heights, Arkansas; one brother, John P. Brown of Lowell, Arkansas; two sisters June Reed of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Hazel Reed of Lincoln, Arkansas, ten grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Ballie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by those left behind.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 1:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Herman Cox officiating. Burial will be in Reese Cemetery near Clyde, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Kermit Brown, Cary Brown, Bart Sturdy, Sean Adams, Chad Adams and Rodney Quickle.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Harold Leo Reed, Tommy Reed, Van Jay Reed, Mike Brown, Terry Reed, Marty Brown.
Special Honorary Pallbearer will be Bill Collins.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
90, a resident of Lincoln, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on October 12, 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born July 28, 1919 in Hazel Valley, Arkansas, the son of Robert Corbe and May Corene Carter Brown.
Ballie served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942-1945 in Company A 68d Armored Infantry Battalion. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 171 in Lincoln, Arkansas. In 1997 he was awarded the 50 year certificate for appreciation for faithful and dedicated allegiance to the Ideals of the American Legion. He loved to hunt, fish and sing.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Lincoln, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Corbe, his mother, May, two brothers, Artie Lee “Mutt” Brown and Archie Thurman Brown, one sister, Agnes Ellen Brown.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Grace Reed Brown of the home; one son, Gary Lee Brown and his wife, Sharon, of Salpupa, Oklahoma; two daughters, Colene Hoaldridge and her husband, Hank of Burelson, Texas and Jolleen Adams and her husband, Greg of Bethel Heights, Arkansas; one brother, John P. Brown of Lowell, Arkansas; two sisters June Reed of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Hazel Reed of Lincoln, Arkansas, ten grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Ballie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by those left behind.
Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 1:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Herman Cox officiating. Burial will be in Reese Cemetery near Clyde, Arkansas, there will be no graveside services held at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Kermit Brown, Cary Brown, Bart Sturdy, Sean Adams, Chad Adams and Rodney Quickle.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Harold Leo Reed, Tommy Reed, Van Jay Reed, Mike Brown, Terry Reed, Marty Brown.
Special Honorary Pallbearer will be Bill Collins.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 28, 1919
Oct 12, 2009
90
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Tributes
My uncle was a kind and gentle man. I can still see him and my Dad laughing over some of their years of growing up . He will be missed but he leaves such fond memories we can still keep him close in our heart. He has his made now just waiting for us to join him.
Elaine Reed Packebush - Niece
Ballie was a good man,loved by all. I will remember all the good times.
My heartfelt sympathy goes to all, Grace and family and the grandkids. A good ball player.
Sue Heisler - Friend
our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time , we really wanted to come ,Gary means so much to us ,Bob has another round of Chemo @9;30 thursday.love and prayers...many blessings. Bob and Shirley
Bob&shirley Rodgers - Brotherin Law To Gary ..sharons Sister
I am so sorry for your loss Grace. I wished I had known Ballie better but I can remember the stories my mother used to tell. What time I knew Ballie he was a very nice and loving man. He will be missed greatly. God Bless you and your family.
Barbara Holden - Friend
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove.
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 28, 1919
Oct 12, 2009
90
Documents