Keith Balfour

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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Keith Balfour

Keith N. Balfour, 81, of Celina, died at 8 p.m. May 17, 2012, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Aug. 17, 1930, in Superior, Wisc., to Donald W. and Anna Marie (Anderson) Balfour. On May 26, 1972, he married to Jacquelina (Jackie) Ford, who died June 15, 2010.

Surviving are a sister, Elizabeth Martin, Cranite Shoals, Texas, and friends, Pete and Margaret Bertke, Coldwater.

Deceased are three brothers, Robert John Balfour, Bruce Donald Balfour and Richard Balfour, and a sister, Mary Kay Balfour.

He was a veteran of the U.S Marine Corp and served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Mercer County Sheriff's Office. He was a member of the Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars, Celina American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police and Korean War Veterans Associations.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

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