Loyd "Pete" Ballew

Loyd “Pete” Ballew, age 93, of Pearcy, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.

He was born on September 8, 1928, in Oakwood, the son of Jasper Ballew and Dixie Corene Abbott Ballew. He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Randy Ballew; and several brothers and sisters.

Pete was a truck driver and the hardest working man that his family ever knew. He took care of his wife and children with the most care he possible could. He loved music and was a talented musician being able to play any instrument, but the banjo was his favorite. He was an excellent wood worker and took great pride in keeping his car clean and his yard manicured. He will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Vera Juanita Ballew of Hot Springs; three children, Judy Ballew Rone of Hot Springs, Vince Allen Ballew of Boonville, California, and Amy (Darrel) Kelley of Hot Springs; three grandchildren, Cheryl (Fred) McClard of Hot Springs, Dale (Angie) Hamilton of Donaldson, and Dixie (Michael) Miller of Ukiah, California; five great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Patsy Ballew of Hot Springs; his grand-dog, Roxie, who he called Puddy Dog; his special daughters at heart, Tina Beckwith and "Chigger"; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and a host of wonderful friends.

Funeral service 10:00AM, Saturday, February 26, 2022, with Bro. Roger Smith and Bro. Dale Hamilton officiating in the Smith Family Funeral Home, Hot Springs.

Interment in the Oakwood Cemetery, Story.

Visitation Friday, February 25, 2022, 5:00PM-7:00PM.

Pallbearers are Greg Terry, Jessie Godwin, Nathan McClard, Nick McClard, Ryan Hamilton, Darrel Kelley, Wesley Hamilton and Randall Nicholas.

Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Kyle Roper, Mike Coupe, Tommy Baker, Ricky Ballew and Ralph Hamilton. The family would like to express a special thank you to Lake Hamilton Health and Rehab, especially Marissa, for the excellent care they gave to our loved one.

Guest registry is a www.davis-smith.com.