John Balock, Jr.

John Balock, Jr.

10-24-1927 to 7-2-2021

Our beloved Dad and near-lifetime Melstone resident, John Balock, Jr., passed peacefully July 2, 2021, at Novak Cottage in Billings, MT.

Meeting him on The Other Side was his bride, Heather Thompson Balock, whom he married on July 3, 1958. Heather passed Valentine's Day 2018. Dad long awaited this eternal reunion.

The eldest child of John and Mary Balock was born at home Oct. 24, 1927 in Absher. John was big brother to three sisters, Francis, Eveyln and Cathleen; all preceded him in death.

John lied about his age to get his first Milwaukee Railroad job (...