John E. Balogh

On Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 John Emil Balogh of Moneta Va was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. He was 73 years old. He was born in Buffalo NY on March 18, 1942. He was a Navy Air Veteran, an accomplished carpenter, and a jack of all trades. He would do anything for anyone and actually went to Mississippi 28 times to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. He had a love for mission and helping those in need and participated in several out of country mission trips. He was very active in his church, Halesford Baptist Church, and loved his church family. The “Motley Crew” and his Forgiven singing group meant the world to him. He loved eating breakfast with his Tuesday morning crew and making sure he always got his senior citizen’s discount. He never met a stranger and no matter where he went he met people that he knew. He retired from Miller Brewing Company. John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He leaves behind his faithful wife of 53 years, Joan. He is also survived by his daughters; Regina Carroll (Gary), Jennifer Harris (Freddie), and his son John Balogh. He has ten grandchildren; Joshua Balogh, Jake Scott, Zack Scott (Libby), Kelsey Scott, Colby Harris, Brenden Harris, Damon Balogh, Vance Balogh, Matthew Carroll (Alana) and Anna Carroll. He is also survived by his sister Margaret Sheppard (Fred) and his brother Charles Balogh (Jan) and numerous nieces and nephews. He also had a special relationship with family friend Carol Wall and his sister-in-law Jane McCabe. The viewing and funeral service will take place at Halesford Baptist Church in Wirtz Va. The viewing will take place from 3pm-6pm on Sunday, Nov. 15 with the funeral service following at 6pm. There will be a memorial service at Halesford Baptist Church Columbarium on Monday, Nov. 16 at 3pm for friends and family. In Lieu of flowers the family would like all donations made to the Haiti Mission Group Team at Halesford Baptist Church-2485 Lost Mountain Rd, Wirtz, Va 24184. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount – Smith Mountain Lake.