Carl Wayne Ballenger, 76 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in a local hospital. He was an automobile salesman, owned rental property and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents Hobart and Ora (Sparkman) Ballenger; one brother Norman Ballenger.

Memorial service will be graveside 3PM, Monday, September 21, 2020 with military honors at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

He is survived by his wife Nina Ballenger of the home; one son Buckley Ballenger and his wife Melissa of Oklahoma City; two grandchildren Phillip and Presley.


Online tributes: www.ockerfuneralhome.com