tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860342013383651825.post5856310411482815186..comments2024-03-26T00:14:54.751-07:00Comments on Fragments from a Writing Desk: Costner Cousins--first cousins J. T. Costner, Clay Costner, Everett Parker, Hershel Parker, J. L. Balentine--Full Face; with a picture of John Mathis and his father Arthur Mathis added and two of Corbette (Joe) Edwards, Ida Costner's sonHershel Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03919613095448470289noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860342013383651825.post-62797544274438556752021-07-16T17:54:19.950-07:002021-07-16T17:54:19.950-07:00Hey, J(ohn)L Balentine was my father! He passed a...Hey, J(ohn)L Balentine was my father! He passed away in 2008. He was a good father to my younger brother, Rob, and me. I'm sorry to say he didn't mention you to us. I'm impressed that we have such a scholar in our family. I wish I had your discipline when it comes to writing. It takes me weeks to write a piece for our church's newsletter!-Steve Balentine Astroboy 1959https://www.blogger.com/profile/08286562724813100831noreply@blogger.com