GLENN A. BALLENGEE

1949 - 2015

GLENN A. BALLENGEE, D.O., 65, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1949, the son of Marvin K. and Mary J. Ballengee, who preceded him in death, as did his wife Brenda Ware Ballengee and infant son Matthew Ballengee. Surviving are his sons Adam K. and Andrew J. "Drew" Ballengee; a stepdaughter Tracey Bailey and her son Joe Anderson; and his sister Becky Ballengee, along with many friends and relatives. Glenn graduated from Huntington East High School and Marshall University. he graduated as a member of the first graduating class of the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on June 11, 1978. He completed a residency in Suncoast, Florida, in anesthesiology and he became a board certified anesthesiologist. He practiced in Indiana for 35 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Indiana, where he served on the Vestry; he was a lay reader and Chalice bearer. He was a graduate of the West Virginia Diocesan Order of Jerusalem program, and he was a Kentucky Colonel. After retirement, Glenn returned to Huntington. His sister Becky provided care for him during his illness. His sister wishes to thank his special friends, Dr. and Mrs. Ardalan, Jane Armstrong, Charlie Chaney, Dr. and Mrs. Ron Gemma, Becky Grant, Dr. and Mrs. Dave Harrison, Bill "Hutch" and Maggie Hutchison, Phil and Nancy Hazeldine, Tom and Julia Lovins, Jim Stombock, Ed and Becky Zimmerman for all the visits, phone calls, cards, words of encouragement and friendship during Glenn's illness. His family also wishes to thank Hospice of Huntington and the 3rd floor staff of St. Mary's Medical Center. Glenn donated his body to the West Virginia Osteopathic School of Medicine. Anyone wishing to make a gift of remembrance in honor of Glenn is asked to donate to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701 or to the West Virginia Osteopathic School of Medicine, 400 N Lee St., Lewisburg, WV 24901. A service of remembrance will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3000 Washington Blvd., Huntington, WV 25705. Officiant will be The Rev. Lisa Graves.