Lorn L. Ballinger

Lorn Ballinger, 91, passed away on April 1, 2022.  He was born on March 3, 1931 in Hector, Arkansas to Rell and Clurna Ballinger. 

Lorn was employed with Exxon Mobil Oil Company for thirty years before being medically retired.  He was also a veteran of the Korean War and gained the rank of Sergeant 1^st Class in his two-year term.  Lorn became a member of Geyer Springs First Baptist Church in 1969 where he served as usher, greeter, and security guard through all these years.

Lorn was preceded in death by his two sons, Randy and Roger Ballinger; his parents, Rell and Clurna Ballinger; and sister, Othella Ballinger.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Ballinger of Benton, Arkansas, to whom he was married for seventy-two years; sister, Opal Fisher of Little Rock, Arkansas; brother, Lavoin Ballinger and wife Peggy of Houston, Texas; and many family members and friends who love Lorn and will miss him always.

Visitation will be held from 1:00-1:30 PM, Wednesday, April 6, followed by funeral service at 1:30 PM, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market Street, Benton.  Burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home.  Online guestbook:  www.SmithFamilyCares.com.