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Ralph Zeb Ballew, Jr. 74, of Oden died Monday, May 14, 2018. He was born October 7, 1943 in Pine Bluff Arkansas. He was a retired railroad engineer and a member of Yocana Baptist Church in Mena. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Zeb Ballew, Sr. and Imogene Mooring Ballew. He is survived by his wife, Judy Ballew of Oden; two sons, Randal (Teresa) Ballew of Jonesboro, and Ralph B. (Wendi) Ballew of Bryant; one daugher, Hope Hendrix of Rison; one brother, Kent Ballew of Conway; one sister, Gelene Malmstrom of Monroe, LA; five grandsons, Brian Ballew, Brice Ballew, Randal Ballew, Andrew Hendrix and Nathan Hendris; and six great grandchildren.
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Ann Gwin
I remember Ralph as a kind young man. I am sorry to learn of his passing. May he rest in peace. Ann
John Gunn
Very sorry to hear about Ralph, a great guy in high school,I know he was loved by a lot of people , miss the big guy.Mike Mathias
Ralph was a good guy and a good friend. I remember that he had a motorbike for a while that he could really cut a rug with! He will be missed.
Paul Stephens
I've known Ralph since the 6th grade, and through high school. He helped me install an engine in a car that I bought for $35.00. In return I gave him my old car, a 1953 blue and white chevy. I drove my "new car" for 25,000 miles back and forth to Fayetteville. He fixed and drove my old one for a few years. We used to joke about our trade, and the fact that we had to tow the "new car" to his former shop teacher to get it started for the first time.
Ralph had a great sense of humor and will be remembered for many good qualities.