Ralph Zeb Ballew, Jr.

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 daughter, 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 Hendrix; and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Benton Funeral in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Burial will follow at Watson Cemetery in Tinsman. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentofuneralhome.net .