Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....BALCH, JERRY LYNN September 3, 2016
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News Star World - September 07, 2016
JERRY LYNN BALCH

On the morning of September 3, 2016, at the age of 74, Jerry Lynn (Beau) 
Balch passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas, due to complications of 
heart failure. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.

Funeral services are scheduled for Beau for Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 
2:00pm at Golden Funeral Home, 2016 E. Madison Ave, Bastrop, Louisiana. 
Burial will be at Carter Cemetery in Collinston, Morehouse Parish Louisiana 
(near Bastrop). Visitation will be Wednesday, September 7 from 5:00 until 
7:00pm at Golden Funeral Home.

Beau is survived by his beloved wife, Jacquelin Roberts Balch of San 
Antonio, TX, one daughter, Marian Metcalf and husband Terry of Arp, TX, 
granddaughter Heather Barr and one son, Carl Balch and wife Charlotte of St. 
Paul, TX, granddaughter Elizabeth Balch.

Family members include Jacquelin's sons Bobby Dale Kelly and wife Larke, 
children Jake, Katy, and Briley of Monroe, LA and Michael Kingcaid and wife 
Rene of San Antonio, TX.

Beau is also survived by a large family of step-siblings; George and Patti 
Alford of Hutto, TX, David and Sandra Alford of Heavener, OK, Michael and 
Kay Loftin of Benton, LA, Kenny and Dora (Sissy) Lataxes of Westwego, LA and 
many step nieces and nephews. Dear to Beau's heart are also Taylor Metcalf 
of Tatum, TX, Landon Ayers of St. Paul, TX and Christopher Harris of 
Shreveport, LA.

Beau was born May 8, 1942 in Shreveport, LA and is preceded in death by his 
mother, Doris Martin Balch Alford and step father, J. Temple Alford of 
Bossier City, LA and father Lucious Johnie "Blackie" Balch of Shreveport, 
LA. He graduated from Fair Park High School in Shreveport and attended 
Northeast LA University in Monroe. Beau enlisted in the United States Marine 
Corps and served in Vietnam. Beau began his career in the banking business 
in Bossier City, LA then transitioned to cable communications with WEHCO 
Media, Inc., serving as a general manager for over 20 years. He enjoyed the 
opportunity to live in many places including Florida, Texas, Louisiana and 
Mississippi, where he retired in 2008. Beau was an active and dedicated 
member of the Freemasonry Brotherhood and is the Past Master at the Martin 
McClanahan Masonic Lodge #384 in Bossier City, LA.

Beau was previously married to Chris (Missy) Skoglund Balch of Vicksburg, MS 
who preceded him in death in 2008. In 2010 Beau was reunited with and 
married his college sweetheart, Jacquelin, who was with him through every 
step of the last years of his journey. They lived in West Monroe, LA until a 
recent move to the Austin and San Antonio, TX area.

His children remember him as a kind and hard-working father who encouraged 
them to pursue their goals. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Beau's 
life. The family would like to thank caregivers and staff at the Skilled 
Nursing Facility at Brookdale Patriot Heights in San Antonio, TX for all of 
their dedication and support.

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