Johnnie Phillips Balkcom Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Johnnie Phillips Balkcom Sr. of Dover, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 7, 2026 at the age of 82. Johnnie touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Johnnie Phillips Balkcom Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Murphy Phillips Balkcom and Zelma Davidson Balkcom; his sister Susie Johns; his brother-in-law Clifton Johns; his son-in-law Tony Cheshire; and his grandchildren, JamieLea Ann Cheshire and Phillip Balkcom.
He is survived by: his wife Elaine McAlpin Balkcom; his children, Wanda Keator (David) of Dover, TN, Karen Lane of Dover, TN, Johnnie Phillips Balkcom, Jr. (Liz), Sabina Cheshire of Dover, TN and Kimmie Clint Balkcom (Kassi) of Goodlettsville, TN; and his siblings, Nelma Pendley, Harrel, Jerald, Larkin, Larry, Dale and David Balkcom. He is also survived by many grandchildren; great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
