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DAVID BALLENGEE
McDERTMOTT — David Keith Ballengee, 57, of McDermott, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 17, 1956, in Portsmouth, a son of the late Edwin Keith and Virginia "Ginny" Beckett Ballengee.
David was a lifelong employee of Waller Brothers as purchasing agent, a US Navy veteran, and a 1974 Northwest High School graduate.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Mills Ballengee, whom he married June 7, 1980, in McDermott; two daughters, Alicia Dawn (Curt) Bloomfield of Oceanside, Calif. and Brandy Michelle Evans of McDermott; four grandchildren, Katelynn, David, Raegan, and Adriann; two brothers, Randy (Belinda) Ballengee of McDermott; and Terry Ballengee of Portsmouth; one sister, Teresa (Tim) Knittle of McDermott; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth "Punk" Ballengee.
Funeral services will be conducted at Noon, Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the McKinley Funeral Home in Lucasville with Rhonda Morkassel officiating. Military rites will be performed by the William A. Baker and James F. Irwin Posts of the American Legion. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and an hour before the funeral Wednesday.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Ballengee
Faye Sowards-Ganger
July 9, 2014
So sorry for your loss! Heaven has gained a new Angel! Much love to you all.. R.I.P. Dear cousin.
Keven Aune
July 9, 2014
Dave was a good guy, sorry for your loss. From the employees at Briar Hill.
ruthie biggs-cyrus
July 8, 2014
R I p David u will be missed him and his family was great friends of my family love u all
Bob & Sherrie Shope
July 8, 2014
Sending our sincere condolences to the entire Ballengee family. Though we no longer live in the McDermott area, old schoolmates and neighbors remain a part of us. We are so sorry for your loss and know that Dave will be missed.
Kathy Setterman
July 7, 2014
Dearest Rhonda, Words are difficult at a time like this. Your precious husband is finally at rest. But he will always live in your heart and in everyone's memories.
Don and I cannot attend the visitation. Please know that we are keeping you in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
July 7, 2014
Prayers for Rhonda and the family! Christina C.
JR Ginn
July 6, 2014
Rhonda....my deepest condolences to you and your family on your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
Debbie Holt
July 6, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for Rhonda and the entire family. RIP David!
July 6, 2014
Praying for your family. Nola Slye Grierson
Angela Henson
July 6, 2014
Rhonda, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
July 6, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Sending our love and prayers.
Lori and Dave Tieman
Billy & Sandi Ramey
July 6, 2014
RIP David Keith
Pauline Brickey
July 6, 2014
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I did not know David that long he was a very likable man. Always enjoyed his big smile he will be missed!
A Rains
July 6, 2014
I am glad I had the honor of taking care of Dave and meeting you Rhonda. You have been an inspiration to me in my nursing career. Rest easy Dave.
George Vastine
July 6, 2014
You and you're family are in my prayers.
May God comfort you at this time.
Lindsay Kruetzman
July 6, 2014
In memory of David
Lindsay Kruetzman
July 6, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Rhonda, you took great care of David. I love you guys.
Mark & Keeli McCallister
July 6, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. Praying God's blessing of peace upon the family
Nancy & Michael Scott
July 6, 2014
To The Ballengee Family:
So very sorry for your loss and sending our condolences to the entire family. Take comfort in knowing that Dave was a great person who was liked by all. May He now rest in peace.
Adam & Mary Shelpman
July 5, 2014
RIP Dave
Paula Parrish
July 5, 2014
I think of happier days when Dave was truly alive and happy. He was a good man with a great family. He will be missed, but he's happy and out of pain. We will all join him one day and there will be a celebration.
July 5, 2014
Sorry for your loss . Sendinglovr and prayers Billy, Sandi Ramey and family
July 5, 2014
So sorry for your lost. Cindy & Michael Osborne.
July 5, 2014
so very sorry for your family, we will keep you all in our prayers.
Ed & Debbie Montavon
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