Walk with us through life's journey and its pathways paved with varied and heartfelt directions. Spanning the presidencies of Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, Jerry Balcom worked for our government in one capacity or another with his work during the Korean War and his work in civil service. His gravesite conversation with the author of Amazing Grace, John Newton, and even meeting the famous pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock.
He took the road less traveled, soon the adventures began to unfold
His thirst never slackened, and his story needed to be told.
Tho the work load did not lessen, the riches learned and shared
Rewards gained in friendship showed just how much he cared.
He knew he was on the right path by the smiling faces he met.
Showing others by example of how his life was led
So while working for the government or working for his God
Time spent on the road less traveled was his blessing disguised as his job.
Witness his hands on approach in doing God's work through the Brotherhood of St. Andrew,
Missionary work in the Holy Land, Uganda, and the Philippines, as well as being instrumental in bringing faith to all he meets here at home.
