Kenneth Lee Ballinger, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 24, 2009.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Benbrook United Methodist Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.
Memorials: Donations may be made to the Hemophiliac Foundation.
Kenneth was born Nov. 4, 1949, in Lubbock to Lee Roy and Mary Louise Ballinger. He was a pharmacist with Eckerd (CVS) drug stores for 30 years. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1977.
Kenneth was a member of Benbrook United Methodist Church and Southwest Lions Club. He was recognized by the Hemophiliac Foundation as being one of the oldest survivors of hemophilia. He was a mentor of pharmacy technicians, Juana Ortiz and Rosie Naranjo.
Survivors: Wife of 34 years, Nancy Ballinger of Fort Worth; son, Adam Lee Ballinger of Fort Worth; daughter, Angela Gaye Waters and husband, Duane, of Wylie; brother, Larry Ballinger and wife, Debra, of Spring; nephews, Jonathan and Christopher Ballinger of Spring; very special aunts and uncles; many other family and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on May 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Ballinger

13 Entries

Christin Robillard

May 28, 2009

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

These Words just seem so perfect for Kenny. My Love to all the Ballinger Family. You are all so dear to my heart.

Cindy Kerr

May 27, 2009

Nancy I was so shocked and sorry to hear about Kenny. I will miss his smiling face and beautiful teeth dearly. I will always think of you two as much more than patients you will always be a friend to me. If you need anything at all please call. even if its just to have someone to talk to. (Dr. Tillman's office)

Melissa Petty

May 27, 2009

Nancy - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious husband. I always appreciated the love I saw between the two of you when I first moved to Snyder and met you. Please let your children know what a special and awesome legacy I know he left for them. I am praying for you....Melissa (Dea) Petty

DON & PATRICIA LINTHICUM

May 27, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Officer Dan Woody

May 27, 2009

I knew Ken as the pharmacist on my beat that I would stop by and visit over the past several years. I will greatly miss our talks and will pray for his family.

Danny Moon

May 26, 2009

My sympathy to Kenny's family. I knew Kenny from long ago when I worked at Carter Blood Center with his mother, Louise. I'd lost track of him over the years, and was dismayed to learn that we lived within ten miles of each other.

Gala Trimble

May 26, 2009

Nancy, Angela, and Adam,
Your family is so special to me and you all meant so very much to Mom and Dad. I will miss Kenny's smiling advice and easy laugh at the pharmacy. He was a prince among men and a beautiful Christian who lived his faith. I will cry a lot in missing him, but know where he is and why.

Alice Townes

May 26, 2009

Nancy, Adam and Angela:

You know how much we loved Little Kenny. I can't believe he will not be present with us anymore, but the wonderful memories we made together will never leave us. Memories are the thing that keep people alive forever in our hearts. Our prayers are with you.
Love-Alice and Andy Townes

Gail Crawford

May 26, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear this. Kenny was such a very, very nice man. He seemed to be such a gentle person. Our prayers are with your family today.

Raffy Aladro

May 26, 2009

Nan, Angela, and Adam. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. It is never easy, but your memories will keep you going as time goes by. God bless you all. I love you.

David Coleman

May 26, 2009

I knew Ken in Jr. High and High School. He was a great guy. I thought of him recently and am glad to see he had a good family and career. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bobby & Paula Carter

May 26, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies. our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.

Kami Scheller

May 25, 2009

Ken will be missed by many. He was an inspiration and role model for me and for many who have worked with him. He had such great patience and taught me so much about pharmacy. I pray that God will give you comfort and peace during this time. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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