He is preceded in death by his parents, Lottie Mae and Leon Roosevelt Balkcum, Sr.; daughter, Lynn Phillips; grandsons Steven and Dean Phillips; and beloved dog, Jack. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Hazel Balkcum; children, Michael Balkcum (Lisa), Sherry Sealey (Steve), Dale Dohn (John), Susan Thurmond (David), and Jason Balkcum (Darlene); brother, Richard Balkcum (Sally); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church, a veteran of the United States Navy, and enjoyed civil war books, gardening, reading, riding around town, and easy listening music.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 2524 Lumpkin Rd, Augusta, GA 30906. Graveside services will be held at 3pm on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at West View Cemetery with Pastor Alan Smith officiating, 2051 Division St, Augusta GA 30904. Family members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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