Scott Balentine, a lineman for Farmers Electric Cooperative, passed away around 4 p.m. on Tuesday while working in Rains County.
RAINS COUNTY, Texas — A lineman died while working to restore power in Rains County Tuesday afternoon.
Scott Balentine, a lineman for Farmers Electric Cooperative, passed away around 4 p.m. on Tuesday while working in Rains County. He was taken to the hospital but did not survive, the cooperative based out of Greenville said in a news release.
Farmers Electric Cooperative said the group is continuing to gather information to determine what caused Balentine’s death. His cause of death has not been determined yet.
“This is a very sad time for everyone who knew Scott. He was not just a colleague, but a friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.” Mark Stubbs, general manager of Farmers Electric Cooperative, said.
New Hope Baptist Church in Lone Oak, which is Balentine’s in-laws’ church, said funeral services will be held June 4 at Highland Terrace Baptist Church, located at 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd E. in Greenville. The visitation will be held at 10 a.m. and the service will follow at 11 a.m.
The church also said that Balentine worked as a lineman for 10 years at Farmers Electric Cooperative. He leaves behind his wife and young daughter. New Hope Baptist asked people to pray for anyone who loved Balentine.