Dale Mayne Ballantine was born December 28, 1935, in Underwood, Iowa to his parents, Chester Ballentine and Evelyn Pearl Mayne. Dale passed away Thursday, Dec 11, 2025, after complications from a long battle with a blood infection. He was surrounded by family and friends as he slipped away peacefully.
Dale was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis, his parents, Chester Ballantine and Evelyn Pearl Mayne, his sister, Darlene and his grandson Carl Ballantine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Melinda Ballantine, sons, Randy and Michael Ballantine, his brothers, Dean and Danny Ballantine, his sister, Diane Puliam, his grandchildren Ryan, Brad, Bryan, Kevin, and Nesha Ballantine, 10 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild,
along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dale was a US Army veteran serving from 1958-1961. Dale was an excellent craftsman who made his living as a builder, licensed contractor, plumber, tile setter and electrician. Dale was an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish and hunt and subsequently was a master of the BBQ grill.
He will be missed by all.
The Celebration of life for Dale will be held 2pm – Saturday, December 20, 2025, at The Cedars on Dewey 520 Dewey Ave Poteau, Oklahoma with TJ Holt officiating and visitation to follow.
Online condolences can be made at www.holtfuneralandcremation.com
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The Family of Dale Ballantine has entrusted his arrangements to Holt Funeral and Cremation, 522 Dewey Ave Poteau, OK 74953, (918) 721-0026. Poteau’s Only 100% Locally Owned and Family Operated Funeral Home – Our Family, Loving Your Family Through
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