Tri-City Ledger -

Fred Beth Balkcom, 88, of Brewton, died Friday, May 1, 2020, following a brief illness.

Mr. Balkcom was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Pensacola and relocated to Barrineau Park, Fla., before moving to Brewton in 1970. A U.S. Army veteran and member of Brewton Pentecostal Church, he attended Tate High School and retired as a paper machine superintendent from Jefferson Smurfitt with 37 years of service.

A graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Sunday, May 3, at Green Acres Cemetery with Rev. Byrnes Pitts officiating. Burial followed with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Balkcom is...