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Eugene Ballou Obituary
LaBelle, FL: Passed away October 31, 2007 of complications from cancer. Born in Rochester, NY on December 6, 1944, Gene joined the United States Navy in 1962 where he spent his entire career. He had the opportunity to travel and live in many parts of the Pacific and also participated in the conflict in Vietnam.
Gene was eventually stationed in Key West, FL, where he retired from the Navy in 1990 with the rank of Master Chief. After retirement, he spent time sailing on his sailboat with friends, cruising up and down the East Coast and to his favorite destination, the Bahamas. In addition, he enjoyed working on his boat and helping friends out whenever he could.
He is preceded in death by his parents Leona and Donald Ballou. He is survived by his son Eugene D. (Stephanie) Ballou II of Lacey, WA. He will be missed by many close friends, in particular Bill and Virginia Barnes of Jacksonville, FL, John and Sylvia Williams of Rochester, NY, Bob Wall of LaBelle, FL and John Weakley of Tampa, FL.
No prior visitation. Services and interment were held in private at lrondequoit Cemetery. In memory of Gene, memorials may be directed to Fleet Reserve Association, 125 N. West St., Alexandria, VA. 22314 or a charity of your choice.
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Roxanne Meyer
November 19, 2007
May my Godfather and Uncle whom I love so dearly, rest in peace and find his way on the other side. I know he'll still be sailing over there! Uncle Gene is a one in a million Uncle's. For as long as I could remember even as a child, he'd take the time to always write, talk on the phone, email, and just plain keep in contact. That's someone who is committed to being a part of your life. He may not have been my father, but in my heart he's as close as one could be. Thank you Uncle Gene for helping me to grow up with guidance and value's. May there not be an ocean you can't cross now! Thanks for leaving me a cousin!!!
Virginia MacMahon(Baker)
November 11, 2007
I will always love and miss my Uncle Gene, he was the best, i also want to send my condolences to my cousin Eugene,Now all we can do is leave this in gods hands. hes in a better place,and no longer in pain, god rest his soul, Love ya Eugene, your cousin Virginia
Sharon Thompson (Schmitzer)
November 11, 2007
Thanks for the memories Gene. Most of all thanks for my nephew, he is a great person.
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