BORN

1950

DIED

2019

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Southern Oaks Funeral Home

2110 West Highway 914

Somerset, Kentucky

Ewell Balltrip Obituary

SOMERSET -Ewell Herman Balltrip, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ewell Herman Balltrip of Somerset, Kentucky. He entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on March 7, 2019, surrounded by his family after a long battle with chronic illness. He is preceded in death by his parents (Lloyd and Beatrice Balltrip); mother-in-law Gayola Elam Mills and father-in-law Earie Mills; and sister-in-law Vera Jones and niece Angela Jones Lawson. Ewell is survived by his wife Kathy Mills Balltrip, son Andrew Lee Balltrip of Lexington Ky, daughter Amanda Beth Balltrip of Somerset Ky, brothers-in-law Aaron Mills (Nancy) of Harlan Ky, Johnny Mills (Lisa) of Frankfort Ky, and John Jones of Gray Tn; sisters-in-law Willa Dean Hicks (Ron) of McHenry Il., Pat Ray (Bill) of South Gate Mi., Burma Kay Chappell (Virgell) of Edmond Ok., Phyllis Conte (Gale) of Sebring Fl., and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be Sunday March 10, 2019 from 1-5 pm with funeral service starting at 5 pm. Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements of Ewell Balltrip.

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Mar. 9, 2019.
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Lee and Cindy Wright

March 12, 2019

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March 11, 2019

Kathy, Andy and Amanda. I am so sorry for you loss. Ewell was a good man. Prayinf or you all.

Carla Jones

March 10, 2019

Ewell was a wonderful person and friend. We will always treasure our years in Harlan.

Mary L. Smith

March 10, 2019

He always made me laugh. I knew he was a busy man but he took me and his son Andy to Memphis on my first road trip. It's one very special trip I will never forget. Love you Uncle Ewell!

Lisa Hensley

March 10, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

Dan and Mary Marlin Beasley

March 9, 2019

When thinking of Ewell and the many contributions he made to the betterment of others, perhaps Matthew 25:23 describes his life best: "Well done My Good and Faithful Servant."

Alex Smith

March 9, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family. May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time. John 17:3

March 9, 2019

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