Joseph Donald Balkman

JOSEPH DONALD BALKMAN, 75, of Little Rock, passed away May 17, 2019. Born in Paris, Ark., to Ray and Edythe McBride Balkman, he was a chiropractor practicing in Ft. Smith for 40 plus years and active in local and national chiropractic associations. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 51 years, Debbie Gamble Balkman, son Travis Balkman (Jami) of Alma, daughters Lynn Mauer (Tom) of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Heather McNeil (Doug) and Marae Graham (Greg), all of Little Rock, brother Mac Balkman (Kathy), grandchildren: Cole Balkman, Cooper Balkman, Brian Morgan, Amy Morgan, Gabe Burkett, Eve Burkett, Joseph Perna and Emily Perna; and a host of other family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). The funeral service will be Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Frank LeBlanc. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Dr. Balkman's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.