Dr. Allie D. Balko, 67, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home in Medina, Texas. He was born in Iraan, Texas to Frank and Juanita (Hearon) Balko on May 21, 1953. He married LaNita Luster on June 9, 1972 at Palo Duro Baptist Church in Wildorado, Texas. Growing up, Allie attended schools in both Iraan and Vega, Texas, graduating from Iraan High School in 1971. He married LaNita the following year. During their early years of marriage, he worked various jobs to support his family while putting himself through school at Wayland Baptist College, graduating in 1978 with ...