Wadsworth, Ohio
Melvin "Mel" BallingerWADSWORTH Melvin "Mel" Ballinger, 84, joined his Higher Power on Sunday, July 4, 2004.Mel was born in San Diego, Calif. Following high school and military service, he attended San Diego State, worked in Saudi Arabia for eight years, and upon returning to the U.S., chose the...
Read MoreDear Maxine and Family,
How sad I was to learn this weekend of Mel's passing. I will forever connect you two (Mel and Maxine) with New Years Eve, Super Bowl and Olympics potluck parties at Bob's house and New Years Eve of 1998/99 riding those buses and walking all around Akron in the freezing cold. Blessings to you all and God Bless Mel. Lots of love and prayers, Juliet
Juliet Kandel
July 12, 2004 | Lynnwood, WA
Maxine and family,
I'm sorry if the first entry did not get through to you so it bears repeating to let you know of the fondness I have for you and Mel. I loved to tell Mel he would look like Arnold Schwarzenegger if he kept working out and now we can be sure that he looks beautiful in his new heavenly body. With the deepest respect and love,
Diane
Diane Wargo-Mayer
July 12, 2004 | Akron, OH
Having never met Mr. Ballinger, I nevertheless felt compelled to send my condolences to his family. My husband and I recently met Mr. Norman Ballinger and his sweet wife, Catherine, briefly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Christina Bowman
July 09, 2004 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH
mel was a true friend to all in aa.I know i will miss him at wed morning at shaw.He took his aa program very serious.My prayers are with mels family.
ken chapman
July 09, 2004 | Barberton, OH
All of us at the Brain Injury Association of Ohio are sorry to learn of Mel's death. He will truly be missed.
Sincerely,
Peggy Shecket
July 08, 2004 | Columbus, OH
"God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December."Barrie
Maxine and family...THANK YOU for
sharing Mel!He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of being near him.Our prayers are with you as Mel attends his meetings with others that have gone before him! HUGS,BILL :)
Bill Arnold
July 08, 2004 | Canton, OH
I was fortunate enough to know Mel for the last eight years. He taught me much about really living. He will be missed by many.
Randy Gyulay
July 08, 2004 | Akron, OH
Wishing and hoping for healing comfort to Maxine and Family. Mel did so much for so many and this too was demonstrated by his Family.
God Bless you all.
Audrey White
July 08, 2004 | Massillon, OH
Mel was one of the greatest persons in my life. He was my mentor and he was my friend, and never asked for anything in return. I will miss him.
Martha Cangemi
July 08, 2004 | Elyria, OH
