<p>John Richard Balsters, 75, of Panama City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.<br><br></p><p>John was born on November 7, 1949, in Santa Monica, CA. He graduated from Westminster High School and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served for three years. Afterward, he became a Prop Specialist and worked for Rocket Dine, where he was a certified welder. John was known to be one of the best welders in the country. He retired after 50 years at UDT.</p><p><br>John is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer James and Margaret Katherine Balsters; sister, Kathy Peterson (Pete); and Brothers, James Detrick Balsters and Ronald Thomas Balsters.</p><p><br>His daughter, Angela Gallien (Christopher), Sisters Carolyn Clammer (Ken) and Sandra Green (Rusty), and brothers Kenneth Balsters (Teresa) and Troy Balsters (Shawn) are left to treasure his memory.</p><p><br></p><p>A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Brannon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. </p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the NRA.</p><p><br></p>
November 7, 1949 - January 29, 202511/07/194901/29/2025
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Johnny B. Balsters
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